Pakistan's Umar Akmal has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for 'a late night-out ahead of Sunday's fifth ODI against Australia', the Pakistan Cricket Board announced.
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PCB fined the middle-order batsman for attending a music concert, that of hip-hop artist Akon, which resulted in a late night out and a subsequent fine. A video of Akmal, which he had shot himself, at the singer's concert made rounds On Twitter. Akmal pleaded guilty to the charge and apologised for his actions while accepting the sanction.
"I am glad that Akmal has realised his mistake, and has accepted and apologised for his actions, which were clearly unprofessional and in no way can be ignored or overlooked," said Wasim Khan, PCB's Managing Director. "The PCB expects a high level Of professionalism and commitment from its players, and this action is a reiteration and timely reminder that any indiscipline shall not be tolerated or accepted."
