Umar Farooq

Pakistan correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

PCB refuses to give NOC for T10 League until 'fully satisfied' with credibility

Three days after the league's president stepped down, the PCB's new chairman Ehsan Mani has written to the ICC seeking reassurance about the league 'being clean'

22-Sep-2018•Umar Farooq

QEA round-up: Khurram Manzoor run out for 199, Peshawar win inside two days

Peshawar registered their third straight win of the season

20-Sep-2018•Umar Farooq

Atif Mashal resigns as Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman

He has left his post with three-and-a-half years of his five-year term still remaining, and will be replaced by Aziz Ullah Fazale, the former vice-chairman and adviser

19-Sep-2018•Umar Farooq

T10 League president steps down, citing lack of 'proper systems and monitoring'

Two months before the second edition, Salman Iqbal has distanced himself from the tournament and warned Pakistani players against taking part in it

19-Sep-2018•Umar Farooq

Wayne Parnell takes up Kolpak deal with Worcestershire

The left-arm seamer has effectively ended his South Africa career in favour of the county deal and the chance to explore T20 leagues

17-Sep-2018•Umar Farooq

Eight PSL games to be held in Lahore, Karachi in 2019

The T20 tournament will begin in Dubai on February 17 with the final scheduled to take place in Karachi on March 17

15-Sep-2018•Umar Farooq

Would have liked to take Virat Kohli's wicket - Hasan Ali

The absence of India's captain will give Pakistan the edge in the Asia Cup, the fast bowler has said

06-Sep-2018•Umar Farooq

Ehsan Mani sets sights on BCCI legal dispute, revamping domestic structure

The newly elected PCB chairman met Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan and said he aimed to make the board "more transparent and accountable"

04-Sep-2018•Umar Farooq

Ehsan Mani officially elected PCB chairman

Unanimously elected to the post by the PCB's Board of Governors

04-Sep-2018•Umar Farooq

Sethi departs; what happens next?

Najam Sethi's resignation has significant implications for Pakistan cricket. Here, we take a look at the technicalities of the process involved in electing a new PCB chairman

21-Aug-2018•Umar Farooq

Nasir Jamshed banned for ten years on corruption charges

The anti-corruption tribunal appointed by PCB found the player guilty of five breaches of the anti-corruption code

17-Aug-2018•Umar Farooq

Berry declines Pakistan fielding coach role

The Australian cited "personal reasons" but it is understood that delays in finalising the deal between him and the PCB may have played a part

14-Aug-2018•Umar Farooq

Imran Khan opts for "austere" inauguration, ruling out Gavaskar, Kapil's presence

Desire for austere ceremony has ruled out the fascinating prospect of Indian cricketing royalty's presence for Imran Khan's inauguration

02-Aug-2018•Danyal Rasool and Umar Farooq

Rashid Khan, Andre Russell to feature in T10 league

Other big names inducted in the tournament's mini-draft include Chris Lynn, Shane Watson and Brendon McCullum

24-Jul-2018•Umar Farooq

Zimbabwe's last chance to end horror run

After sleepwalking through to a series win, Pakistan raised the tempo courtesy Fakhar Zaman's double century. What does Sunday have in store?

21-Jul-2018•Umar Farooq

Humbled Zimbabwe yearn for validation against mighty Pakistan

A result margin of 201 runs has strengthened the perception of the mismatch between the two sides, but Zimbabwe have nothing to lose, which could prove to be their biggest weapon

15-Jul-2018•The Preview by Umar Farooq

Ahmed Shehzad named as Pakistan player to fail dope test

The PCB has confirmed that the opening batsman tested positive in a recent dope test and has been issued a notice of charge

10-Jul-2018•Umar Farooq

Delay after Pakistan player's positive dope test raises eyebrows

The PCB had acted promptly in issuing a notice of charge and provisionally suspending a different player in a case last year

09-Jul-2018•Umar Farooq

Abu Dhabi to host teams from six countries in T20 tournament

One side each from Pakistan, South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan and England, in addition to a team from the UAE, are set to play in the proposed tournament in October

01-Jul-2018•Umar Farooq

Sarfraz wants to continue batting at No. 4

The Pakistan captain is wary of the challenges posed by Australia and the Zimbabwean conditions, but is confident of the team doing well in the tri-series

27-Jun-2018•Umar Farooq

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