Mohammad Akram Raza (

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: محمد اکرم رضا) (born 1964) is a former Pakistani

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er who played in nine

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and 49

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s from 1989 to 1995.

Playing career

Born 29 November 1964 at

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, Raza began his domestic cricket career for Lahore City at the age of 16. In 1989 he made his international debut for

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in a one-day international match against

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. He made his final appearance for Pakistan in February 1995 having played in nine Tests and 49 one day internationals. Raza was named in a 2000 corruption report by Justice

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resulting in a fine from the

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Umpiring career

After retiring from playing Raza took up umpiring, reaching domestic level in 2008.

2011: Arrest for illegal betting

On Sunday 15 May 2011 a raid was carried out by Punjab Police in a Lahore

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, there Raza along with six other men were arrested for betting on

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matches, police recovered telephones, computers, televisions and a large amount of money during the raid, all seven men were charged later the same day.

2012: Reinstated as umpire

Akram Raza, has been reinstated to the

umpiring panel, following his suspension for his alleged involvement in an illegal betting racket. After year-long proceedings in a Lahore court, he regained his PCB role.

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director general, defended his appointment, saying the umpire had produced proof that he was innocent.

References

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