Umar Akmal suspended on first day of PSL 2020

At this moment, Akmal cannot take part in any cricket-related activity pending the investigation being carried out by PCB's Anti-Corruption Unit.

The right-handed batsman was all set to take part in the PSL 2020 for Quetta Gladiators.

It's a big blow for both the franchise and the player given the current scenario.

Akmal would have hoped to contribute for the side.

The PCB issued a statement and has asked Quetta Gladiators to apply for Akmal's replacement for the ongoing season.

Meanwhile, the PSL franchise in tweeted that they will not give any comment until the enquiry is concluded.

However, they are on the look out for Akmal's replacement.

The defending champions will open their campaign against two-time former winners Islamabad United on Thursday.

Before receiving the current suspension, the 29-year-old Akmal was in the news after reports suggested that he disrespected the trainers by taking off his shirt and asking them if his body was unfit for playing international cricket.

This act forced the governing body to impose a penalty on Akmal.

Akmal had later offered his regrets for the incident.

Akmal would have wanted to use the PSL 2020 season as a platform to get into the Pakistan side.

With the ICC T20 World Cup to be held this year, this was an opportunity for him to stake a claim.

However, the chance is gone and it will be a bitter pill to swallow.

He had last featured against Sri Lanka last year.