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Umar Akmal fined for breaking team curfew
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DUBAI: Umar Akmal will part with 20 percent of his match fee for the fifth ODI against Australia after having breached a team curfew ahead of the match in Dubai on Sunday.The PCB said he pleaded guilty to the charge and accepted the sanction imposed by Talat Ali, the team manager. "I am glad that Umar 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," PCB managing director Wasim Khan said."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." Umar was believed to be out attending an Akon concert on Friday night without permission from the team management, with his late return violating the rules set on when players needed to be back at their hotel while on tour.This series marked his international return after nearly two years out. A fiery spat with head coach Mickey Arthur in 2017 appeared to have put an end to his international hopes. But in a surprise move, he was called up to the Pakistan squad for the five-match series against Australia as Pakistan rung the changes after resting several first-team players.