Controversial Umar Akmal to face ban

Controversial Umar Akmal in hot water again, Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) inquiry committee has recommended a three-match ban and fine after finding the right-hander guilty of breaching three clauses of the players code of conduct.

According to PTI, headed by Director Cricket, Haroon Rasheed, had recommended a three-match ban and fine on Umar and also suggested suspending issuance of NOCs for foreign leagues for a certain period.

After interviewing Umar and others, the committee found the batsman guilty of breaching three clauses.

Controversial Akmal drags Pakistan cricket into another drama

The officials added that it has now sent its recommendations to the PCB chairman Najam Sethi for further action," the official said.

Umar had an altercation with Pakistan's head coach Mickey Arthur over practicing at the National Cricket Academy last month.

He later alleged in the media that Arthur had abused him.

The official made it clear that the inquiry committee, which also included the legal advisor of the board, had only focused on deciding whether Umar beached clauses of the players code of conduct.

"The maximum punishment for these breaches is a five- match ban and a fine of up to five million rupees. Sethi also has the authority to reduce the penalties recommended by the inquiry committee," the official said.