Umar Akmal apologises for not reporting spot-fixing approaches

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"I learned a lot during this time and today I confess before all of you that that mistake brought disrepute to Pakistan Cricket." The batsman was banned in February 2020 for failure to report approaches related to fixing just before the start of fifth season of Pakistan Super League. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has reduced the ban on Umar to 12 months but hit him with a fine of 4.25 million Pakistani Rupees for breaching the PCB's Anti-Corruption code. Akmal also had a message for fellow cricketers. "I, Umar Akmal, would like to request all of you, as ambassadors of the sport, to stay away from any suspicious activities. If any suspicious individuals approach you, please report it to the anti-corruption unit in a timely manner so that your record and career remain clean."

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