Pakistan middle-order batsman Umar Akmal has landed in hot water, once again, The Pakistan Cricket Board today suspended Umar Akmal with immediate effect under Article 4.7.1* of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code

According to Article, Umar Akmal cannot take part in any cricket-related activity pending the investigation being carried out by PCB's Anti-Corruption Unit.

As this is an ongoing investigation, the PCB will not make any further comments, said a press release issued today.

Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators are allowed to apply for Umar Akmal’s replacement in the Pakistan Super League 2020.

About Article 4.7.1:

Where either (a) the PCB decides to charge a Participant with an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code; or (b) the PCB considers that there are other exceptional circumstances relevant to a Participant (for example, where any relevant police authority has arrested and/or charged a Participant with an offence under any relevant criminal law in respect of facts or circumstances that may also constitute an offence under this Anti-Corruption Code), it, shall have the discretion, in circumstances where it considers that the integrity of the sport could otherwise be seriously undermined, to Provisionally Suspend the Participant pending the Anti-Corruption Tribunal’s determination of whether he/she has committed an offence.