Umar Akmal sees ban reduced from three years to 18 months

The Pakistan batsman was suspended for three years in April after being charged with two counts of failing to report illicit approaches, a breach of the ICC's anti-corruption code of conduct

Umar Akmal's ban has been cut in half following an appeal.

The Pakistan batsman was suspended for three years in April after being charged with two counts of failing to report illicit approaches, a breach of the ICC's anti-corruption code of conduct.

He subsequently submitted and appeal which was heard at the PCB's National High Performance Centre in Lahore.

Retired Justic Mohammad Khokar ruled that the three-year sentence handed down by a PCB disciplinary committee should be halved to 18 months.

Akmal still intends to pursue other routes to further decrease the amount of time he is to spend out of the game.

“I’m not satisfied with the decision because other players, who committed a similar offence, were banned for a lesser period. I will consult my legal team before challenging this decision on another forum,” he said.

As it stands, Akmal will be eligible to play again in August 2021.

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