Banned Pakistan cricketer Akmal 'makes it to the list of idiots'

Lahore, April 28

Advertisement

Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja has welcomed Pakistan cricket board’s (PCB) decision to ban Umar Akmal on corruption charges, saying the batsman has officially made it to the “list of idiots” and that people like him should be put in jail.

Akmal has been banned by PCB from all forms of cricket for three years after pleading guilty to failing to report match-fixing approaches.

So Umar Akmal officially makes it to the list of idiots! Banned for 3 years. What a waste of a talent! It’s high time that Pakistan moved towards passing a legislative law against match fixing. Behind bars is where such jack asses belong! Otherwise brave for more!!

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) April 27, 2020

“So, Umar Akmal officially makes it to the list of idiots! Banned for three years. What a waste of a talent! It’s high time that Pakistan moved towards passing a legislative law against match fixing. Behind bars is where such jack a**** belong! Otherwise brave for more!!” Raza said in a tweet.

Akmal, who has played 16 Tests, 121 ODIs and 84 T20Is for Pakistan, had earlier stated in an interview that he was offered money to skip matches against India. He had also revealed that he was asked to leave two deliveries in a match by the bookies.

Akmal’s brother Kamran reacted to the three-year ban, saying that he was shocked to hear the decision. — IANS