PSL 2020: Banned Umar Akmal ordered by PCB to return Quetta Gladiators paycheck

It looks like Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal cant keep himself away from problems. First, he was suspended for breaching anti-corruption code in Pakistan Super League (PSL 2020). And w,  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked him to return paycheck he received from Quetta Gladiators ahead of PSL 2020. According to a report by PTI, Umar Akmal was paid 70 per cent of his salary before PSL 2020 and rest was scheduled to be paid post-PSL 2020.

“He has w been asked to return amount to Pakistan Cricket Board as he stands suspended from PSL 2020  and all or cricket activities until inquiry is completed,” a source was quoted by PTI.

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Sources reveal that Umar Akmal has denied all charges against him. charges against Umar Akmal are that he met a bookmaker to spot-fix a match of PSL 2020. Sources also say that Pakistan batsman has hired a top-tch lawyer to help him in controversy. However, Umar Akmal is yet to get a charge-sheet from Anti-Corruption Unit of Pakistan Cricket Board.

“Umar is adamant he has done thing wrong and that he never agreed to spot-fix any match or even got any spot-fixing offer from any bookmaker,” a source told PTI.

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Anwar Ali replaces Umar Akmal in Quetta Gladiators

After Umar Akmal was suspended for breaching anti-corruption code, he was replaced by Anwar Ali in Quetta Gladiators. Gladiators are currently leading PSL 2020 points table with three wins and one loss in four matches y have played so far. Quetta Gladiators are scheduled to face Multan Sultans in upcoming match of PSL 2020.

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