Umar Akmal Reveals That a Former Pakistan Player Approached Him to Fix a Match in Global T20 Canada 2019
In a startling revelation, Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal on Wednesday reported a match-fixing offer which was made to him during the ongoing Global T20 Canada league. Akmal said he immediately reported the incident to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit. Akmal is plying his trade with Winnipeg Hawks in the T20 league.
Karachi, August 7: In a startling revelation, Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal on Wednesday reported a match-fixing offer which was made to him during the ongoing Global T20 Canada league. According to a report in www.cricketpakistan.com.pk, Akmal allegedly claimed that a former Pakistan player came up to him with a match-fixing proposal. Live Cricket Streaming of Montreal Tigers vs Toronto Nationals Global T20 Canada 2019 Match: Check Live Cricket Score, Watch Free Telecast on Star Sports and Hotstar Online.
Akmal said he immediately reported the incident to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit. Akmal is plying his trade with Winnipeg Hawks in the T20 league. Arthur Not Surprised by Amir's Test Retirement, Says Spot-fixing Ban Had Damaged It.
"Canada is handling Global T20 League's administration. Pakistan Cricket Board has nothing to do with it," a PCB spokesperson was quoted as saying by www.cricketpakistan.com.pk. The PCB said they had nothing to do with the league, according to the report.
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