Having been sidelined from the national set-up for more than two years, Umar Akmal recently made his comeback to Pakistan’s ODI side that faced Australia in 5 ODIs in UAE. However, his return wasn’t a successful one as the right-hander managed to amass only 150 runs at an average of 30 in five games.

Apart from the disappointing series that Pakistan lost 5-0, Akmal also landed himself in controversy following his late night outing in Dubai after the fourth ODI. And now as per a PTI report, he has been fined 20 percent of his match fee and has also received an official reprimand for this offence.

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday (April 1) said that team manager, Talat Ali, had held a hearing at which Umar pleaded guilty and also apologised for his actions.

A video clip surfaced on social media showing Umar having a late night outing after Pakistan had lost the fourth ODI in Dubai, following which a debate stirred on whether the batsman had shown indiscipline or his personal life should be respected.

"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 in a statement.

"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," he added.

(With PTI inputs)