Umar Akmal suspended; investigated for alleged corruption
Akmal will not be playing for Quetta Gladiators today in PSL match
Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday suspended Umar Akmal with immediate effect under Article 4.7.1 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code, which means he cannot take part in any cricket-related activity pending the investigation being carried out by PCB’s Anti-Corruption Unit.
PCB has declined to comment further as this is an ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators are allowed to apply for Umar Akmal’s replacement in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020.
The defending champions will take on two-time former winners Islamabad United in the opening match, which will commence later today at 9pm (PST).
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