Umar Akmal and Junaid Khan have been fined 50% of the match fee for their spat during the Pakistan Cup List A match in April.

Umar’s comments during the toss surrounded the controversy.

He said,

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I just found out when I walked into the ground that he [Junaid] is absent. I'm very surprised. The manager and coach told me he's not going to be playing today. It's shocking news for me, as captain.

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The PCB stated that,

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The Board has also warned the two players that they will be under observation for a month starting 18th May and reoccurrence of breach of discipline will lead to one-month suspension.

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In reaction to the Umar’s comments, Junaid said that,

“I am saddened to hear the remarks Umar Akmal made on television, saying 'I ran away from the team'. I have not run away, I am dealing with a case of food poisoning and the team management is aware of that. In fact, I was advised by the team doctor not to play today. Umar Akmal knew of this, and it was a shock for me to hear him say what he did, and I don't know why he said it.”

The duo is a part of Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

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