Umar Akmal's cricket career on the line, PCB to take call on him come April 27: Report

29-year-old Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal's career has been filled with controversies and a roller-coaster form. Despite having made his international debut in 2009, youngest Akmal bror has t been able to carve out his place in Pakistan's national side. 2020 has been particularly problematic for Umar Akmal, who escaped a heavy sanction due to indecency during a selection process, only to be banned before PSL 2020 for him t disclosing corrupt advances he received.

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Umar Akmal ban: Umar Akmal's career's fate to be decided on April 27, report suggests

A new report by ESPNcricinfo is w claiming that a decision on Umar Akmal's future will be taken on April 27. This decision will be taken by Chairman of Disciplinary Panel Justice Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan, who will hold hearing in presence of Akmal and PCB at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Umar Akmal could have pleaded incence to Anti-Corruption Tribunal but youngster chose to t go with that option, essentially admitting to his mistake. sanctions which may be imposed on Akmal may range from a six month suspension to a life-time Umar Akmal ban.

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Umar Akmal ban: Failure to disclose important details

Umar Akmal was charged by PCB on March 20 after which his PSL 2020 participation was suspended and it was anunced that he would t be paid for PSL season. It was n reported that Akmal had been charged for violating PCB's Anti-Corruption Code. According to reports, Umar Akmal had failed to inform PCB about approaches he received to be a part of corrupt conduct. It was later reported that cricketer had accepted charges and t challenged m, admitting that he did t handle situation according to PCB's guidelines.

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Why internet makes Umar Akmal memes?

Umar Akmal had also caught a lot of flak recently after he reportedly misbehaved during a fitness test. After failing a fitness test, Akmal had taken off his shirt and asked selectors where fat on his body was. Luckily, Akmal escaped any serious consequences for his actions. Akmal's actions have led to a lot of Umar Akmal memes floating around on internet.

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