Umar Akmal Gets Involved In A Verbal Spat With Fans While Clicking Selfies; Files Police Complaint Against Two

In a strange incident reported, senior Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal has filed a police complaint against two of his own fans with whom the cricketer was involved in a verbal scuffle at his Karachi residence.

According to a report in the Pakistan newspaper ‘The Nation’, the fans were clicking selfies and taking Umar Akmal’s autograph. However, somehow, things escalated between the two parties – so much that there were reported to have an ugly spat.

Then, the 31-year-old has lodged a complaint with Karachi Police against a few fans. Two of the fans are now under the custody of Karachi Police. It has been learnt that one of them holds a British passport.

Umar Akmal apologises for not reporting corrupt approaches

Umar Akmal, who has represented Pakistan in 16 Tests, 121 ODIs, and 84 T20Is, has apologised for not reporting corrupt approaches last year, which led to him being suspended for 12 months. Last year, he was banned by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not reporting spot-fixing approaches made to him before the start of the 2020 PSL.

“Seventeen months ago, I made a mistake which caused damage to my cricket and career,” the cricketer said in a video released by PCB on Wednesday as part of his reintegration and rehabilitation process.

“I learnt a lot during this time and due to that mistake Pakistan cricket’s reputation suffered badly. I ask for forgiveness from the PCB and from cricket fans around the world.

“Some people approached me but I was unable to report the same to the anti-corruption unit, due to which I had to face a 12-month ban. I couldn’t play cricket despite being a cricketer. I learned a lot during this time and today I confess before all of you that that mistake brought disrepute to Pakistan cricket.”