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.

Umar Akmal. (Photo Credits: Getty images)

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.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 08, 2019 08:54 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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