Umar Akmal fined 20pc of match fee for 'late night-out' ahead of final ODI against Australia
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Middle-order batsman Umar Akmal was fined 20 per cent of his match fee for staying out late the night before the last game of the five-match one-day international series between Pakistan and Australia, a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Monday.
Akmal also received "an official reprimand" from the board, the press release said. The batsman "pleaded guilty to the charge, apologised for his actions and accepted the sanction proposed by team manager Talat Ali".
Australia completed a 5-0 whitewash over Pakistan with a clinical 20-run win in the fifth and final ODI in Dubai on Sunday.
“I am glad that Umar has realised his mistake, and has accepted and apologised for his actions, which were clearly unprofessional and in no way can be ignored or overlooked," the press release quoted PCB Managing Director Wasim Khan as saying.
“The PCB expects a high level of professionalism and commitment from its players, and this action is a reiteration and timely reminder that any indiscipline shall not be tolerated or accepted.”
"The PCB will not be making any further comment on this matter," the statement said.
Akmal was recalled after nearly two years when Pakistan rested at least seven of its World Cup players. His 150 runs in the five ODIs could impress selectors to pick him for the World Cup.
It is not the first time Akmal has been fined for violating team curfew. In 2015, he was dropped for a Twenty20 series in England as he attended a party, while playing in the premier domestic first-class tournament, the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy.
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Apr 01, 2019 10:10pm
Setting a bad example for kids that look up to these fellows as role models...
Shameful
Gordon D. Walker
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Apr 01, 2019 10:11pm
This should have been his last chance that he lost.
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Apr 01, 2019 10:14pm
It was just a night out. Better then fighting and slapping a police officer or going to a hooker, as we know his history
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Apr 01, 2019 10:22pm
This chap should never represent Pakistan again , disgraceful
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Apr 01, 2019 10:30pm
The most unprofessional player in the team though some of the others are also like him. Why is Umar brought again and again to the team instead of grooming younger players? Why was he fined only 20% of the match fee? He should not have been banned and paid nothing. He and others like him compromise the integrity of the honor that comes with playing for the national team
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Apr 01, 2019 10:31pm
Akmal brothers are good for nothing.
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Apr 01, 2019 10:32pm
Give someone else a chance, this one thinks he is above the law.
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Apr 01, 2019 10:35pm
I was surprised why Umar Akmal was even included in the playing eleven. He is no good and he will never grow up. I hope that PCB is done with him for good now. His elder brother Kamran would have been a worthy choice and he would have delivered with his hard hitting that Pakistan team sorely lacked in this series.
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Apr 01, 2019 10:36pm
As long as Akmals are in the team there will be no wins.
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Apr 01, 2019 10:43pm
A spoilt brat through and through who will not reform. There to defy the management for the heck of it. He could have avoided the whitewash using some sense.
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Apr 01, 2019 10:43pm
Nepotism in cricket no wonder we don't win anymore
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Apr 01, 2019 10:58pm
Kamal’s never learn
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Apr 01, 2019 10:58pm
Why was this guy even included in the team despite series of similar acts in the past?
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Apr 01, 2019 10:59pm
I don't understand why PCB is keep bringing the Akmal brothers back in the squad. His action shows that how important Pakistan is for him compare to partying till late night. When we all know Pak team has lost all but one remaining match against Aussies, being an experience player. he should be a role model for young player. But I believe old habits die hard. He should not be selected for Pak team ever again no matter how good his batting average gets. We need a strong and disciplined players who can lead Pak team to the final of WC and win it for the nation. No time for party!!
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Apr 01, 2019 11:01pm
Ban him for life to play for the National team. Let him play domestic cricket with a final warning. Don't deserve to represent national colors.
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Apr 01, 2019 11:08pm
Hello PCB: Introduce a new policy for cricketers - Win and get paid; Loose you lose!
I bet you......Pakistan would win the next world cup!
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Apr 01, 2019 11:11pm
fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. it would be so sad to see him play in the worldcup. When is enough going be enough?
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Apr 01, 2019 11:17pm
This guy is another Shoaib Akhter ; 5 years from now and he will be crying over the spilt milk .. He has to understand it's now or never for him from now onwards
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Apr 01, 2019 11:19pm
That explains why he had lack of concentration and played silly shot.
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Apr 01, 2019 11:21pm
How could we win with such an attitude? This man is amazing and got a “never learning attitude”.
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Apr 01, 2019 11:26pm
He should only be restricted to t20 I guess.. his test says are not bad too.. in fact Ahmad shahazad and him strangely both have better stats in t20 and tests formats than ODIs.
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Apr 01, 2019 11:31pm
Umar Akmal has a serious attitude problem and mentally not fit to represent Pakistan in an international level. He should not be selected for any future matches as his performance is also poor - give other young players a chance. (Gharib Awam ki Awaz).
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Apr 01, 2019 11:35pm
I'm sorry but why is he even in the team. He doesn't have the performances to warrant him a place in the side and secondly his behaviour has always been questionable in the past and still is....this guy never ever learns does he? He's been on the international circuit for a decade now and still can't convert his 40s into 100s. Why oh why would you still persist with him??? Only 2 centuries over a decade is just not good enough!!!
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Apr 01, 2019 11:47pm
He is in news again for all the wrong reasons
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Apr 01, 2019 11:50pm
He should stop trying to hit sixes and focus on ground shots. As its not karachi stadium with reduced boundries for sixes. A very talented but inconsistant player with behavioural problems.should not be in national team .
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Apr 01, 2019 11:53pm
This guy is not capable of understanding the honor that comes with playing for the national team. Futhermore he doesn’t have the talent to be deliver on the field. However, the failure here is not of Umar Akmal. He has consistently shown what he is capable of. The failure here is of PCB which keeps making the mistake of selecting him.
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Apr 01, 2019 11:56pm
Kick him out of the team now. He had a meeting with match fixer.
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Apr 01, 2019 11:57pm
I say keep him out, until Pakistan wins the World Cup, then call him for all the late night parties.
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Apr 02, 2019 12:00am
So much potential. So little responsibility. A failure.
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Apr 02, 2019 12:02am
The Akmal brothers are drama queens - why do they keep getting chances
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Apr 02, 2019 12:05am
Useless luggage...
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Apr 02, 2019 12:08am
No issues with partying after the game, regardless of win or loss. But in this case, there is a trend. Umar Akmal is IRRESPONSIBLE. He could not help Pakistan win even a single game. No century, no responsible batting, no maturity. DROP him from the team for good!
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Apr 02, 2019 12:09am
This guy is the PML-N activist of Pakistan team. Rowdy and irresponsible.
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Apr 02, 2019 12:17am
The selection panel should also be fined (or better yet - fired) for giving him yet another chance when they could have used the series to test out Asif Ali instead.
A significant missed opportunity with the WC coming up!
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Apr 02, 2019 12:30am
Please drop Inzamam ul Haq and Imam ul Haq from the team to England ,Pakistan will the win the World Cup.Their will be no unity and strength if Inzamam ul Haq is there.
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Apr 02, 2019 12:31am
Does that explain why Umar Ukmal’s fielding was so sloppy in the 5th ODI? I am all about giving chances to talented players but not at the expense of the Pakistan cricket team. Umar Akmal should not play in the World Cup period. In fact, I would not have let him play the 5th ODI against Australia.
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Apr 02, 2019 12:48am
This man is a lost cause and not a brilliant batsman either so PCB should drop him for good.
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Apr 02, 2019 01:00am
Dont call him for world cup
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Apr 02, 2019 01:13am
Umar Akmal is a complete failure. 121 matches, only 2 centuries, and average of 34. Useless! Better give someone else a chance, Umar is only playing well on dead Asian pitches, just look at his record of Australia and England pitches - horrible! Please do NOT take him to world cup.
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Apr 02, 2019 01:16am
Absolute disgrace - these people should be fired
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Apr 02, 2019 01:45am
What a shame? As they say, "old habits die hard." He should also get stiffer punishment from PCB separately on disciplinary grounds and for disgracing greenshirts as well as being a bad role model especially for the younger cricketers as well as the entire nation of 225 million cricket-loving, talented, brave and cricket-adoring land and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
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Apr 02, 2019 02:05am
That reminds me school age disciplined by parents/teachers. Time to grow up
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Apr 02, 2019 02:20am
he needs to be let go and we need to move on to younger and better players.
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Apr 02, 2019 02:25am
How of these transgressions are one too many ? Will the PCB ever be run as a professional , no- nonsense organization, where rules and laws are followed .
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Apr 02, 2019 02:38am
He will never learn!!!
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Apr 02, 2019 02:52am
I can't understand why was he selected to ODIs in the first place? Couple of good innings and you are back again. Players like him are nowhere near to National teams worldwide. I the rampant perchi system l, players like Abid Ali had to wait and wait despite deserving while UA, Shan Masood etc keeps getting chances after chances.
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Apr 02, 2019 02:53am
Nothing new. This you won’t find with indian players.
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Apr 02, 2019 03:16am
This guy is a habitual offender, and has a long history of indiscipline. I am surprised that he keeps getting chance after chance, to get back in the national team. He is simply devoid of any mental fortitude to learn from his mistakes, and will never reform. It is high time that PCB- parts company with him once and for all, and replaces him with capable and disciplined new blood.
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Apr 02, 2019 03:26am
A few good innings in the PSL don't warrant this guy's selection into the national side. He isn't team material, as he keeps showing with his conduct.
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Apr 02, 2019 03:45am
"...he has realized his mistake..."
are you kidding? !
why do you keep bringing him back only to embarrass pakistan cricket each time? i rather you try a new guy who fails 10 times but gives his 100% than this show pony who only plays for his next match!
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Apr 02, 2019 03:57am
Is it appropriate for PCB to make public announcement of disciplinary actions via press releases ? What a player does or doesn't is a private matter between the board and them.
By doing such pressers, PCB will only bring disrepute internationally.
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Apr 02, 2019 04:07am
He needs to be permanently barred from the team for repeated offences.
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Apr 02, 2019 04:32am
It is regrettable that Umar Akmal has not learned any lesson from his past behavior. Why he is so keen on destroying the discipline of the team. He has already suffered a lot because of his arrogant nature.
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Apr 02, 2019 05:18am
150 runs in 5 matches?
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Apr 02, 2019 05:24am
Leopard does not change its spots. Akmal should not be in the team, he disruptive and is uncomfortable with the team environment, his fielding was very poor for a young guy and did not do much with bat either....focus on young players with right attitude.
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Apr 02, 2019 05:35am
Umar Akmal is not a national level player. He should be simply sacked. In past, he had shown similar bad attitude and wondering why he is given the opportunity again and again though there are many younger players deserving the opportunity. May be his father in law is ex national cricketer.
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Apr 02, 2019 06:31am
Akmal has a confirmed pattern of indiscipline. I don't think he belongs to a disciplined outfit. His behavior also evident in the game too. Hope selectors have learned it by now and give a chance to a youngster who can perform better.
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Apr 02, 2019 06:32am
Same story repeated again and again. He has destroyed his career himself. Got so many chances just because of his connections and still threw it away. Very few in Pakistan get that chance.
"His 150 runs in the five ODIs could impress selectors to pick him for the World Cup" what is there to impress?
With so many waiting in line he must not be picked for the world Cup.
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Apr 02, 2019 06:47am
Did PCB not already know what type of akmal brothers are? Why to fine now? If you dare to have them in team then you gotta let them do whatever they want. You can't discipline them by any means.
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Apr 02, 2019 06:47am
Don't blame this poor cricketer, blame the PCB for bringing back Brats time and time again.
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Apr 02, 2019 07:09am
This person never going to be learn or change. PCB should discard him immediately and replace with someone who really deserve the spot.
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Apr 02, 2019 07:12am
Some people just like to carry the tag of bad boys!
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Apr 02, 2019 07:14am
Although Inzi wants him in the team, I think it will be a big mistake. He has been given a lot of chances, he just does not reciprocate with the discipline required at the highest level. Pakistan would do well to provide a chance to a more deserving batsman. His fielding in the 5th O D I was not up to Par. It was plain to see who were watching the game.
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Apr 02, 2019 07:22am
There are two sides to this matter (1) I have not seen any other player in my life who would destroy his own career like Umar Akmal did. (2) Why does PCB want to lock these young boys up in a locker and take away their youth. If it was effecting performance then that would have been the case with Australian, English and Indian players too. Like every other person, let the players live their privat lives too as you do not employ them 24/7.
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Apr 02, 2019 07:47am
Hey! Kids look up to you. Set an example...
Gordon D. Walker
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Apr 02, 2019 08:07am
He will never learn, no matter how many chances he gets...
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Apr 02, 2019 08:08am
Why was he allowed to play the last game?
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Apr 02, 2019 08:36am
How come 150 runs could convince selectors for his selection in WC.
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Apr 02, 2019 09:44am
I just hate it when I hear Ramiz Raja commenting 'a very talented player'. What is good about his batting? He does not have the temprament or technique to perfom in International cricket.
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Apr 02, 2019 09:44am
What else can you expect from club cricketer elevated to national team.
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Apr 02, 2019 10:02am
Keep this family away. Just crooks
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Apr 02, 2019 03:05pm
He should be kicked out of Pakistan cricket for good. 20% fine is too little.
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Apr 02, 2019 04:48pm
This is not his first time. Unfortunately, it wont be his last
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Apr 02, 2019 07:28pm
He must b placed now out of the game.
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Apr 02, 2019 07:29pm
He must be kicked out of the gentlemen game now.
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Apr 03, 2019 10:12am
@Dawn, Which talent since 10 years its hidden. have mercy on the cricket kick this kind of players forever. bring young blood.PCB should remove central contract system, players should be selected & paid on performance.average with good strike rate for batsman should be fixed and paid as per that not perform kick them out
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Apr 03, 2019 03:01pm
For a start he must not have been picked back in the squad...he last time went for t20 hyderabad....he did the same thing...so? now? this fellow is less professional and more of a full monty....really kick him out and he doesnt deserve in the squad....despite all odds
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