Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was handed a three-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday after he failed to report corrupt approaches, prompting several reactions on Twitter.
However, the interaction between Ramiz Raja and Zimbabwean cricketer-turned-commentator Mpumelelo Mbangwa caught the eye on social media as Raja made some strong comments on the issue.
The interaction sparked a debate on social media as Twitter weighed in on Umar Akmal’s suspension and the match-fixing issue that continues to plague Pakistan cricket.
Some felt sad for the player while some saw the funny side to his suspension
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