Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday suspended troubled cricketer Umar Akmal with immediate effect under the Board’s Anti-Corruption Code.

The dramatic move came a few days after the Board said it would not ban Umar for having uttered some remarks against a trainer during fitness test at Lahore’s National Cricket Academy.

The controversial cricketer, however, could not enjoy his luck much as the Board banned him from playing till further orders.

In a statement, the Board stated that Umar Akmal cannot take part in any cricket-related activity pending the investigation being carried out by its Anti-Corruption Unit.

The suspension throws Umar Akmal out of the Quetta Gladiators, taking part in PSL5, starting today.

The PCB, however, maintained that the Gladiators can seek Umar’s replacement

Reacting to the PCB decision, a Quetta Gladiators spokesman said they will look into the issue and may apply for replacement of Umar Akmal under PCB rules.

About Umar’s suspension, the spokesman said they won’t say anything until the investigation is complete.