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PCB clears Umar Akmal for selection

26-year-old was dropped after World T20 on disciplinary grounds

Sports Desk August 11, 2016

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shaharyar Khan has cleared middle-order batsman Umar Akmal for selection in the national team, according to an official press release.

Shaharyar called in the 26-year-old for a one-on-one meeting and explained the reasons for his exclusion from the national side.

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Umar, along with opener Ahmad Shahzad, was dropped from the national team on disciplinary grounds after the report submitted by then head coach Waqar Younis following the World T20 debacle.

The Lahore Qalandars batsman committed himself to avoid future lapses in discipline and declared himself whole-heartedly dedicated to the welfare of the team.

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Following a successful meeting, the PCB chairman informed chief selector Inzamamul Haq that the Lahore-born batsman is eligible for future selection.

COMMENTS (1)

Mani | 8 years ago | Reply I don't think it is a very good idea to include Umar Akmal in the squad yet. Let Umar Akmal prove his form in the domestic circuit first, and then you can consider him. I Personally think that Fawad Alam or Haris Sohail. Pakistan should even make an effort to groom Allrounders in the side like: Imad Wasim, Hammad Azam, Aamer Yamin, and Mohd Nawaz.

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