Umar Akmal ''Not Ready To Show Remorse And Seek Apology": PCB Disciplinary Panel

Umar Akmal seemed unprepared to show remorse and seek apology for failing to report corrupt approaches, according to PCB disciplinary panel. Justice (retd) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan, who is heading the panel, has submitted a detailed report on Umar Akmal to the board.

Umar Akmal was banned by his parent board for failing to report corrupt charges ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The PCB formally charged him with two breaches of its anti-corruption code for two unrelated incidents on March 20. The charges come under Article 2.4.4, which deals with: “Failing to disclose to the PCB Vigilance and Security Department (without unnecessary delay) full details of any approaches or invitations received by the Participant to engage in Corrupt Conduct under this Anti-Corruption Code”.

The PCB gave him 14 days to respond to the charge but the controversial batsman decided to forego the right to defend himself.

Umar Akmal is not prepared to show remorse and seek apology: PCB disciplinary

“It appears that he [Akmal] is not prepared to show remorse and seek apology, make admission that he failed to fulfill his responsibility under Anti-Corruption Code, Article 2.4.4, rather he tried to take refuge under the pretext that in the past whenever any such approaches were made, the matter was reported by him,” Justice (retd) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan, the panel chairman, wrote in his full judgment of the case, released today. “As far as Charge No.1 is concerned, I do not see any circumstances to mitigate the nature of offence, particularly, when the participant (Umar Akmal) has not cooperated with the PCB Vigilance and Security Department and the investigating team.”

Umar Akmal was earlier suspended by the PCB on February 20 and was then subsequently charged with two breaches.