Former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir has slammed Umar Akmal, saying he lost his place in the national team because of his own mistakes.
According to Times of India report, Qadir said, “He also didn't mince any words on the exclusion of batsmen Ahmed Shehzad and his son-in-law Umar Akmal from the list of probables for the tour to England.
"To me Shehzad is simply more of an actor than a cricketer while Umar Akmal has lost his place in the team because of his own mistakes," he added.
The newly-appointed chief selector Inzamam ul Haq said, “Shahid Afridi, Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal were dropped over discipline issues and are unlikely to become part of the England squad.”
Reportedly, Qadir also slammed the culture of favoritism and nepotism in Pakistan sports and cricket board.
Umar Akmal, who is married to Qadir's daughter, has in recent months been at the centre of controversies raising questions over his commitment to the game.
Earlier, Qadir expressed that the PCB was wasting its time searching for a foreign coach and should instead appoint a local coach.
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