Umar Farooq

Pakistan correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Misbah-ul-Haq to play QEA Grade Two cricket ahead of PSL

This is the second time in the last two years that the former Pakistan captain has turned to the lower level in a bid to extend his playing career

11-Jan-2019•Umar Farooq

PSL franchises incurred big losses in first two seasons

Losses ranging from PKR 200 million to 700 million have led the teams to seek a financial restructuring of the league as well as tax exemptions from the government

02-Jan-2019•Umar Farooq

Knee injury forces Haris Sohail out of South Africa tour

Haris had missed the Boxing Day Test in Centurion, where Shan Masood was named his replacement in the playing XI just 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled start

02-Jan-2019•Umar Farooq

Richard Pybus set to become West Indies' head coach

The former Pakistan and Bangladesh coach has been serving as CWI's high performance director since February 2018

31-Dec-2018•Umar Farooq

PSL secures 358% rise for new broadcast deal

A consortium of Blitz Advertising and Techfront beat five other bidders to acquire the rights from 2019 to 2022

21-Dec-2018•Umar Farooq

PSL sixth team ownership rights won by Ali Tareen consortium

Ali Tareen, son of businessman and politician Jehangir Tareen, has won the rights to the sixth PSL franchise, formerly known as Multan Sultans

20-Dec-2018•Umar Farooq

PCB reveals PSL franchises' financial accounts in error

Pakistan board issues apology after confidential details meant to be sent to the government in bid for tax exemption are mailed to all franchises too

14-Dec-2018•Umar Farooq

UAE players slam Karachi ground conditions in Emerging Teams Cup

UAE's players criticised inadequate ground facilities at the Southend Stadium in Karachi, after a brief spell of rain wiped out their chances of a semi-final spot

10-Dec-2018•Umar Farooq

Lahore Qalandars appoint Mohammad Hafeez as captain

After finishing last in the last three editions of the PSL, Lahore Qalandars have turned to Hafeez in a bid to improve their record

09-Dec-2018•Umar Farooq

Mohammad Amir and Shadab Khan back in Pakistan's Test squad

Bilal Asif misses out, while Shan Masood replaces the retired Mohammad Hafeez. Fakhar Zaman is expected to recover from his knee injury in time to play the Boxing Day Test

07-Dec-2018•Umar Farooq

Wasim Khan unveiled as PCB's new managing director

Leading light of English cricket administration heads for Lahore with a remit to revamp Pakistan's domestic and international ambitions

06-Dec-2018•Umar Farooq and George Dobell

Hafeez to retire from Test cricket after ongoing Abu Dhabi game

The 38-year-old allrounder has informed the selectors that he wants to focus on his limited-overs career

04-Dec-2018•Umar Farooq

Fakhar set to miss Boxing Day Test against SA with knee injury

The opener has aggravated the knee injury that he picked up in October during the T20s against Australia

30-Nov-2018•Umar Farooq

PSL franchises asked to clear their dues by December 3

Setting aside the ongoing negotiations, the PCB CFO asked the teams to fulfil their outstanding financial obligations, failing which they stand to lose their bank guarantees

29-Nov-2018•Umar Farooq

PSL franchises urge PCB to revisit revenue-share model

One of their main demands is to be exempted from government taxes, at least until they break even on their investments

28-Nov-2018•Umar Farooq

The hits and misses from a low-key PSL 2019 player draft

Ian Bell, who last played for England in 2015, proved to be a surprise pick, while Shahid Afridi found a new home and Brendon McCullum was overlooked

20-Nov-2018•Umar Farooq

The PSL draft 2019 FAQs

A total of 663 players are eligible to be picked, with six teams having a pre-set order and various categories to choose from

19-Nov-2018•Umar Farooq

Smith or de Villiers - the Qalandars dilemma

Heart says AB; head wants Smith, says CEO as franchise aims to set right past mishappenings with big-name players

19-Nov-2018•Umar Farooq

Misbah-ul-Haq to part ways with Islamabad United

The PSL franchise said the former Pakistan captain had agreed to be a mentor for the 2019 season, but then changed his mind and wanted to play in the league

19-Nov-2018•Umar Farooq

UAE T10 team Karachians to be rebranded after Pakistan court order

The directive came after Karachi Kings, the Pakistan Super League franchise, sought a stay order against the UAE T10 league's usage of the name Karachi

17-Nov-2018•Umar Farooq

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