Controversial Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal, claiming to have realized his lesson, apologized final yr for not reporting the corrupt practices that led to him being banned for 12 months.
Umar, 30, was suspended final yr by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not reporting his strategy to spot-fixing earlier than the beginning of Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches.
“Seventeen months in the past, I made a mistake that broken my cricket and profession. I realized loads throughout this and that mistake brought about loads of injury to the popularity of Pakistan cricket. I apologize to PCB and cricket followers around the globe ,” Akmal stated in a video launched by the PCB on Wednesday.
Akmal admitted that the interval was “very difficult for him”.
“Some individuals contacted me however I couldn’t report it to the Anti-Corruption Unit, because of which I confronted a 12-month ban. Despite being a cricketer, I couldn’t play cricket.
“I learned a lot during this time and today I confess in front of all of you that that mistake brought disrepute to Pakistan cricket.”
The batsman was banned in February 2020 for failure to report fixing-related approaches simply earlier than the beginning of the fifth season of the Pakistan Super League.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has decreased the ban on Umar to 12 months, however fined him 4.25 million Pakistani rupees for violating the PCB’s Anti-Corruption Code.
Akmal additionally had a message for fellow cricketers.
“I, Umar Akmal, want to request all of you, as ambassadors of sports activities, to keep away from any suspicious actions. If any suspicious particular person involves you, please report it to the Anti-Corruption Unit in time to maintain your report and profession clear.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
