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PCB imposes fine on Umar Akmal, Junaid Khan over Misconduct

Lahore (May 17, 2017): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) imposed a fine, besides issuing a warning to Umar Akmal and Junaid Khan for their alleged misconduct during a domestic tournament.

According to details, controversy stirred up when Umar Akmal, who was the captain of Punjab team during Pakistan Cup 2017, criticized Junaid Khan in a very veiled manner and expressed his unawareness in connection with the absence of Junaid Khan before the start of a match. The tournament was held in Rawalpindi last month.

Shortly, in the same reaction, Junaid Khan, while clarifying his position, uploaded a video message on social media, saying that he had already informed the team management that he would not be able to play due to medical reasons. He held the captain responsible for that situation.

Umar Akmal’s statement followed by Junaid Khan’s reaction prompted PCB to take an action over the situation and constitute a committee to probe into the matter. Subsequently, the committee found both the players guilty of violating the code of conduct.

Committee imposed fine of 50 per cent of the match fee, on both Umar Akmal and Junaid Khan.The Board also warned the two players that they will be under observation for a month starting May 18 and re-occurrence of breach of discipline will lead to one-month suspension.

Both Umar Akmal and Junaid Khan are on contract of PCB champions trophy squad and are in England currently.

 

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