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Tag Archives: Umar

Akmal dropped from list of centrally contracted players

Posted on July 13, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Akmal no longer has a central contract

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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been omitted from the list of centrally contracted players for the 2017/18 season.

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Arthur: No rift between me and Inzamam over fitness standards

Posted on June 11, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“It was incredibly disappointing with Umar Akmal because he didn’t tour West Indies for the same reason”

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Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has made it clear that he and chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq see eye to eye when it comes to the fitness standards of the national team.

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Afghanistan cancel T20 friendly series with Pakistan

Posted on June 1, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“The ACB hereby cancel all kinds of cricket matches and initial mutual relationship agreement with the Pakistan Cricket Board”

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Afghanistan have called off their T20 friendly series against Pakistan in the wake of a suicide bombing in Kabul on Wednesday, which left 90 people dead and more than 400 injured.

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Waqar: ‘Umar is his own worst enemy’

Posted on May 30, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“He should be thoroughly ashamed”

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Former Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has slammed batsman Umar Akmal after he failed two fitness tests in two days and was forced to return home from England.

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Akmal: ‘I want to ask forgiveness of all fans who have been hurt by my conduct’

Posted on May 25, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“I am now determined to come back more than ever”

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Umar Akmal has apologised to all those that have supported him after he was axed from Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad.

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Sohail to replace Akmal in Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad

Posted on May 24, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“I hope all my effort and struggle over the years pay off this time”

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Haris Sohail has been drafted into Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad as a replacement for batsman Umar Akmal.

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Akmal to return home from England

Posted on May 22, 2017 by bimalmirwani

“Since we have a policy not to carry unfit players, it has been decided to call him back and send a replacement”

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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal will be heading back home from England after he failed two fitness tests in two days.

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Akmal, Junaid fined for verbal spat

Posted on May 18, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Akmal (pictured above) and Junaid will be suspended for one month if they find themselves in hot water again

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Umar Akmal and Junaid Khan were both fined 50 per cent of their match fee after they got involved in a verbal battle.

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PCB to investigate Umar-Junaid spat

Posted on April 29, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Akmal has found himself in hot water once again

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that they will be setting up an inquiry committee to investigate Umar Akmal’s remarks about Junaid Khan’s availability for a Pakistan Cup match on Thursday.

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Azhar, Umar brought back for Champions Trophy

Posted on April 26, 2017 by bimalmirwani

Azhar regained his spot in the squad for the Champions Trophy

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Pakistan have recalled batsmen Azhar Ali and Umar Akmal for the Champions Trophy in England in June.

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