8 famous brother duos who represented their nation in T20I cricket

#2 Kamran Akmal and Umar Akmal (Pakistan)

A few years back, both the Akmal brothers, Kamran and Umar, were mainstays in the Pakistani team. The two dynamic wicket-keeper batsmen came up with their best performances in the shortest format of the game. Kamran, the elder brother made his debut way back in 2002 and was considered as the replacement for Moin Khan. Despite a few eye-catchy knocks, Kamran blew hot and cold with the bat and was surprisingly shoddy behind the stumps too.

Umar Akmal, the more naturally gifted batsman, made his debut in 2009 and immediately caught the attention of the world due to his massive potential. However, the potential has remained fulfilled as he has failed to hang on to a spot in a Pakistani batting line-up that already looks lost.

Umar Akmal came up with sparkling knocks in all three formats, but lacked the consistency and temperament to go the extra mile. Disciplinary issues and lack of discipline saw him kicked out of the side. Kamran's dismal keeping saw him being dropped out of the side.

Kamran, who is 36 already, might not have too much of international cricket left to play. Umar though, who is still only 28, still has a long time to go to redeem himself provided he can maintain his discipline.