Umar has gone too far this time

– The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) handed controversial batsman Umar Akmal a three-match ban and a fine of $10 000 yesterday, for an outburst against head coach Mickey Arthur last month.

The 27-year-old, who had an infamous scuffle with a traffic warden which ended with a day in jail in 2014, had a verbal confrontation with Arthur in Lahore.

Umar went to the media and alleged Arthur had used foul language against him during a practice session in a training camp in Lahore, an accusation Arthur denied.

The PCB said Umar had violated three clauses of his contract, mainly giving interview to media without permission.

He will also not be allowed to play abroad for two months.

Former coach Waqar Younis, replaced by Arthur in 2016, also had problems with Umar’s discipline and attitude. – AFP