Umar Farooq

Pakistan correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

PCB hands Umar Akmal three-year ban from all cricket

The batsman argued that the circumstances were such that they did not merit reporting

27-Apr-2020•Umar Farooq

Saleem Malik 'wants to serve' again but PCB averse

ESPNcricinfo understands there are still inquiries pending against Malik beyond allegations of match-fixing in 2000

24-Apr-2020•Umar Farooq

Short-term goals don't make good players - Shan Masood

Batsman says the only way to create players like Rohit or Warner in Pakistan is to give them support in spite of failure

22-Apr-2020•Umar Farooq

'The break might make me rusty, but I can't forget the basics' - Babar Azam

The Pakistan batsman says a more team-oriented approach has lifted his batting to new heights

20-Apr-2020•Umar Farooq

PCB to bid for ICC events with Emirates Cricket Board - Ehsan Mani

The Pakistani board intends to bid for five to six major events in the 2023-31 cycle, aiming to win at least two of those

15-Apr-2020•Umar Farooq

PCB braces for 'cost impact', promises to look after players, other staff

"At the moment our main thrust is safeguarding the payers and staff - because without them we have nothing"

15-Apr-2020•Umar Farooq

Playing India is like pie in the sky - Ehsan Mani

The PCB chief said they are exploring alternative revenue streams with the broadcast deal set for renewal

14-Apr-2020•Umar Farooq

PCB to release Haroon Rasheed and Agha Zahid as it eyes high-performance set-up

The decision has been taken to begin a restructuring process at the NCA to transform it into a high-performance centre

10-Apr-2020•Umar Farooq

Video fitness tests for locked-down Pakistan players

The PCB's centrally contracted domestic and international players will take these tests on April 20 and 21

08-Apr-2020•Umar Farooq

Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir 'left us at the wrong time' - Waqar Younis

Pakistan bowling coach opens up about the senior pacers' decision to quit Test cricket

06-Apr-2020•Umar Farooq

Pakistan's domestic players set to lose if English season cancelled

Overseas players who rely on league cricket in the UK could suffer a significant financial hit

05-Apr-2020•Umar Farooq

'Consider this break a chance to reinvigorate yourself' - Misbah-ul-Haq to Pakistan's players

Pakistan's coach and chief selector talks about life in the time of the coronavirus pandemic

31-Mar-2020•Umar Farooq

Misbah hopes to leverage Shadab's batting ability

Pakistan's head coach also looking to widen the net in search of ideal Nos. 5 and 6

31-Mar-2020•Umar Farooq

Teams divided on PSL 2020 as PCB mulls tournament's fate

If the pandemic settles down in a few months' time, the knockouts could take place in November

30-Mar-2020•Umar Farooq

Pakistan players free to take part in four T20 leagues a year

PCB chief executive Wasim Khan is confident their new policy will be right for all stakeholders involved

27-Mar-2020•Umar Farooq

PCB takes coronavirus hit, but finances 'absolutely fine' for next 12-14 months

The board's CEO, however, warned of a 'real challenge' if the situation persists beyond that timeframe

21-Mar-2020•Umar Farooq

'Focus on your own cricket' - PCB CEO Wasim Khan pulls up Mohammad Hafeez

Hafeez had questioned Sharjeel Khan's return to cricket despite his being implicated in the PSL 2017 corruption scandal

21-Mar-2020•Umar Farooq

PSL playoffs postponed after overseas player develops coronavirus symptoms

The semi-finals and the final will be rescheduled, the PCB says

17-Mar-2020•Umar Farooq

Coronavirus: Final leg of Bangladesh's tour of Pakistan postponed

The PCB has also indefinitely postponed the domestic Pakistan Cup one-day tournament

16-Mar-2020•Umar Farooq

Coronavirus: Four days shaved off PSL schedule following rejig; 14 overseas players depart

Lahore Qalandars are the only team unchanged with their players staying on

13-Mar-2020•Umar Farooq

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