Umar Akmal appeal against sentence will be heard on July 13

An appeal against the sentence of national cricket team batsman Umar Akmal will be heard on July 13.

According to a PCB spokesperson, the case will be heard by a former Supreme Court judge as an independent adjudicator. National cricketer Umar Akmal has filed an appeal against the sentence.

Notices have been issued to PCB and Umar Akmal. The PCB has imposed a three-year ban on Umar Akmal. The PCB will not be able to comment on the matter till the decision of Justice (retd) Faqir Mohammad Khokhar.