Umar Akmal found not guilty for breach of ICC Code of Conduct by International Cricket Council

Player:	Umar Akmal
Event:	ICC Champions Trophy 2009/10

DateLine: 5th October 2009

ICC Media Release - 4 October 2009

Pakistans Umar Akmal was found not guilty for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his sides ICC Champions Trophy 2009 semi-final against New Zealand at The Wanderers on Saturday.

In a hearing convened by Javagal Srinath of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees on Sunday morning, the middle-order batsman pleaded not guilty to contravening Level 1.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials which relates to "showing dissent at an umpires decision".

The incident took place in the 41st over of Pakistans innings when Umar was given out lbw.

"Umars reaction at being dismissed at such a crucial phase of the innings in the all-important match of a global tournament was more of a disappointment than anything else. Having been in these situations in the past, I understand how a player reacts or can express himself but I dont think there was anything other than disappointment in this incident," said Mr Srinath.

All Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a players match fee.

The charge was brought by third umpire Daryl Harper, fourth umpire Steve Davis as well as on-field umpires Simon Taufel and Ian Gould.

Mr Srinath reached his conclusion after a hearing attended by the umpires, the player in question and Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam. For Level 1 breaches of the ICC Code of Conduct the ICC match referees decision is final and binding.

The full ICC Code of Conduct can be found at:

http://in.yimg.com/icccricket/pdfs/code-of-conduct-for-players-and-officials.pdf.

Media Department