Umar Akmal apologies for not reporting spot-fixing approaches

Claiming to have learnt his classes, controversial Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has apologised for not reporting corrupt approaches final yr, which led to him being banned for 12 months.
Umar, 30, was final yr suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not reporting spot-fixing approaches made to him earlier than the beginning of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches.
“Seventeen months ago, I made a mistake which caused damage to my cricket and career. I learnt a lot during this time and due to that mistake Pakistan cricket’s reputation suffered badly. I ask for forgiveness from the PCB and from cricket fans around the world,” mentioned Akmal in a video launched by the PCB on Wednesday.
Akmal admitted that the interval had been “very difficult for him”.
“Some folks approached me however I used to be unable to report the identical to the anti-corruption unit, resulting from which I needed to face a 12-month ban. I couldn’t play cricket regardless of being a cricketer.
“I learned a lot during this time and today I confess before all of you that that mistake brought disrepute to Pakistan Cricket.”
The batsman was banned in February 2020 for failure to report approaches associated to fixing simply earlier than the beginning of fifth season of Pakistan Super League.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has diminished the ban on Umar to 12 months however hit him with a superb of 4.25 million Pakistani Rupees for breaching the PCB’s Anti-Corruption code.
Akmal additionally had a message for fellow cricketers.
“I, Umar Akmal, would like to request all of you, as ambassadors of the sport, to stay away from any suspicious activities. If any suspicious individuals approach you, please report it to the anti-corruption unit in a timely manner so that your record and career remain clean.”