Umar Akmal allowed to resume club cricket

LAHORE: Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been allowed to resume club cricket activities as part of his rehabilitation process, which commenced last month. In July this year, Akmal had apologised for not reporting corrupt approaches, for which the 31-year-old was banned for 12 months.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement on Wednesday that, "In the processes completed to date, Umar has shown remorse, attended an anti-corruption lecture and participated in a Q&A session conducted by the Security and Anti-Corruption Department.

"His rehabilitation programme is expected to conclude next month, following which he will become eligible to participate in the Pakistan domestic cricket season 2021/22," PCB said.

In July this year, Akmal had apologised for not reporting corrupt approaches in 2020. IANS

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