'Umar Akmal did not show remorse or apologize': PCB disciplinary panel chief Justice (retd) Fazal Miran Chauhan

'Umar Akmal did not show remorse or apologize': PCB disciplinary panel chief Justice (retd) Fazal Miran Chauhan

The Pakistan Cricket Board's disciplinary panel on Friday issued a detailed verdict on cricketer Umar Akmal, according to which the three-year ban imposed on Umar Akmal does not include a suspended sentence and he has to complete three years of his sentence.

Umar Akmal will be banned from February 20, 2020 and will be eligible to resume cricket activities on February 19, 2023.

It may be recalled that Omar Kamal was temporarily suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board on February 20 at the start of the Pakistan Super League.

The action against Umar Akmal was in violation of the PCB's anti-corruption code of conduct. Omar Akmal was accused of not informing the board or its anti-corruption unit about alleged contacts by suspicious individuals or individuals.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Disciplinary Panel Chief Justice (Retd) Fazal Miran Chauhan in his detailed judgment said that Omar Kamal did not show remorse in the whole matter and was not ready to apologize for his mistake. Keep trying to keep the board informed of such contacts in the past.

The detailed decision said that Omar Kamal did not cooperate with the vigilance and security department of the Pakistan Cricket Board and the investigation team in the whole matter.

His confession of not informing the Vigilance and Security Department about suspicious contacts in a timely manner proves the allegations against him.

Umar Akmal had decided not to challenge the matter before the Pakistan Cricket Board's anti-corruption tribunal, after which the matter was referred to the Pakistan Cricket Board's disciplinary panel and Umar Akmal was scheduled to appear before the panel on April 27. Was asked for

In a hearing on April 27, a panel headed by Justice (retd) Fazal Miran Chauhan gave a brief verdict on the three-year ban on Umar Akmal.

The Pakistan Cricket Board's code of conduct on corruption for failing to report cricketers in a timely manner in case of contact with cricketers carries a six-month life ban.