DHAKA: Pakistan cricket team selection committee has dropped star batsman Umar Akmal from the series against Bangladesh.

According to details, the decision was made keeping in review of world cup performance by the Umar Akmal, reprots thenewstribe.com

It is also expected he would be given a chance to lead Pakistan A for the tour of Sri Lanka.

The step was taken by the selection committee in order to improve the performance of the batsman.

Earlier, the reports recons that Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal could be dropped from the side for Bangladesh tour which is schedule to start from April 15.

Both batsmen failed to make an impact in the tournament.

BDST: 0955 HRS, APR 01, 2015