Akmal ignored warnings from both on-field umpires

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was fined 50 per cent of his match fee during the semi-final against Sri Lanka due to an “offensive” snub of the umpires’ authority.

The incident occurred in the 17th over of Pakistan’s innings when Akmal, who blatantly ignored both on-field umpires’ requests, went ahead to change his batting gloves.

Match referee Jeff Crowe said: “Respect for the umpires is integral and is something which we always emphasise and encourage, in this incident, Umar showed blatant disregard to both the umpires’ requests, which was offensive and unacceptable from an international cricketer and contrary to our unique spirit, hence a level two charge was laid. Umar, when pleading guilty, apologised and regretted his action.”

Akmal was charged with breaching article 2.2.11 of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct, which relates to “conduct contrary to the spirit of the game”.

Sri Lanka ended up winning the match by 16 runs.