Kamran Akmal’s all-time XI: Notably, the three-year ban of Umar for failing to report corrupt approaches was reduced to 18 months on "compassionate" grounds, in June this year. So far Umar has featured in 58 T20s, 157 ODIs, and 53 Tests for the national team. 2575. Kamran also advised the national selectors to pick players on the basis of performances in domestic cricket rather than just the PSL, while also drawing parallels with Indian Premier League (IPL). The 29-year-old has been banned for a period of 3 years by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after failing to report a match-fixing approach prior to PSL 2020. Akmal has made 26 Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines. All three were born in Lahore, Kamran the eldest, Umar, being the youngest. Recently, out-of-favour Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran criticised Arthur for giving too much importance to fitness to which the former coach responded, “Kamran Akmal is … Interestingly, all three Akmal brothers, who have represented their country, have donned the wicket-keeping gloves at some point during their careers. Pakistan batsman Kamran Akmal has lashed out at the PCB for its decision to challenge the reduction of the ban imposed on his younger brother, Umar Akmal for not reporting sport-fixing approaches. 0. Akmal brothers - Kamran and Umar -could face disciplinary action from the Pakistan Cricket Board for violating the terms of their central contracts. If Matthew Wade can make a comeback with an average of 18-20, why not me who averages nearly 60,” he added. “It’s unfair to keep me out of the Test and T20I side, especially, because I can play solely as a batsman. His brothers, Kamran Akmal and Umar Akmal, both have central contracts with the Pakistan Cricket Board, and are regular fixtures in the national side. He is one of the fine wicket keeping batsman along with Adam Gilchirist and Kumar Sangakkara of modern days. A finger injury to Umar Akmal has lessened the chances of him replacing brother Kamran as Pakistan's wicketkeeper in the match against Zimbabwe on Monday in … Sarfraz Ahmed was captain. Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has slammed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its decision to challenge the reduction of the ban imposed on his younger brother Umar Akmal from three years to 18 months. He is followed by the off-spinner Bilal Asif, who has 23 wickets at 35.17. The two brothers remain out of favour with the national selectors and a source said that the matter had been brought to the notice of the PCB which was now conducting an inquiry and would take appropriate action. “The PCB doesn’t take any pride in seeing a cricketer of Umar’s stature being banned for corruption, but as a credible and respectable institution, we need to send out a loud and clear message to all our stakeholders that there will be no sympathy whatsoever for anyone who breaches the regulations,” it added. Known ForBest Wicket Keeping. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has jumped out in the support of his brother by labelling the punishment given to Umar as 'harsh' and simply 'hard to understand'. Adnan Akmal … He needs a bit more support: Kamran on Umar. Kamran's brother Umar was handed a cricket ban from all forms of cricket by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the latter failed to report corrupt approaches made towards him prior to the start of the Pakistan … Mickey Arthur had left out the Akmal brothers Umar and Kamran during his time as Pakistan head coach. The Akmal brothers, Kamran and Umar, have lodged appeals against the fines imposed on them by the PCB in the aftermath of Pakistan's winless tour of Australia. Kamran and Umar’s other brother, Adnan Akmal, has also played for Pakistan in 21 Tests and 5 ODIs as a wicketkeeper-batsman. LAHORE: As many as six Pakistani cricketers have confirmed their participation in Afghan Twenty20 league to be played in Kabul this month, officials say. Kamran, meanwhile, has not played for Pakistan since 2017, with his lack of athleticism in the outfield a major reason for his prolonged exclusion. National Team Conditioning and Strength Coach Yasir Malik took the tests of all three players on January 28. Kamran Akmal giving interview for Central Punjab Team Chennel - Duration: 7:21. He had an inclination towards the game of cricket since his childhood. He is one of the fine wicket keeping batsman along with Adam Gilchirist and Kumar Sangakkara of modern days. Akmal, while talking to a local news channel, defended his brother in the misbehaving case and asked … He is a matriculated of Central Model School, Lahore. After his suspension, Kamran Akmal expects his brother to learn from Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni Umar Akmal's career has never been able to take off in the desired manner. Cricket Sports Top Stories Six Pakistani players to shine at Afghan T20 league. Quick Facts. Kamran, the eldest of the three, made his international debut in 2002 and has made 268 international appearances as of now. Kamran Akmal and unintentional mishaps go hand in hand. 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