Umar Farooq

Pakistan correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

PCB serves Umar Akmal notice over spot-fixing claims

The batsman had said in a TV interview on Sunday that he had been approached to leave to balls alone during the 2015 World Cup match against India

24-Jun-2018•Umar Farooq

Amir likely to be rested for Zimbabwe series

Mohammad Amir is likely to be rested for at least part of Pakistan's tour of Zimbabwe

21-Jun-2018•Umar Farooq

Durban Qalandars contemplate legal action against CSA

The franchise is pressing for a stake in CSA's new T20 tournament since - contractually - it still holds the rights to a T20 franchise based out of Durban

21-Jun-2018•Umar Farooq and Firdose Moonda

Eight PSL games in Pakistan next year across three venues

Lahore and Karachi are confirmed as two of the venues, with a third yet to be decided on. The bulk of the tournament will once again be held in the UAE

13-Jun-2018•Umar Farooq

Emirates Cricket Board's new tournament threatens ties with PCB

The ECB is set to launch a new T20 competition in the UAE this winter, which clashes directly with Pakistan's home season

04-Jun-2018•Umar Farooq

UBL mulls pulling out of Pakistan's domestic circuit

ESPNcricinfo understands financial considerations have prompted the bank to review its investment in sports

30-May-2018•Umar Farooq

FICA raises concerns over PCB's player restrictions

The global players' body said limiting players to two T20 leagues a year could amount to "unlawful restraints of trade"

10-May-2018•Umar Farooq

Former Sharjah cricket official Ansari charged for corruption

ESPNcricinfo understands that he is the same person who had allegedly made a corrupt approach on Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed in October 2017

10-May-2018•Umar Farooq

PCB limits Pakistan players to only two T20 leagues per year

Concerns over workloads and injuries prompted the board to impose such a restriction, and thereby limit a player's earning potential

09-May-2018•Umar Farooq

Mushtaq Ahmed to coach West Indies spinners for a month

The former Pakistan legspinner signed a one-month contract with Cricket West Indies, after which he is likely to return as head coach at the NCA in Lahore

08-May-2018•Umar Farooq

Abdul Razzaq to make comeback aged 38

Former Pakistan allrounder confirms playing return, with goal of featuring in the PSL

07-May-2018•Umar Farooq

Rixon not to renew contract as Pakistan's fielding coach

Steve Rixon's contract expires in June, but he will complete his ongoing assignment with Pakistan on their tour to Ireland and England

05-May-2018•Umar Farooq

PCB and Emirates Cricket Board at odds over winter scheduling

The ECB plans to host a number of short-format leagues in 2018-19, which could clash with a busy Pakistan home season

30-Apr-2018•Umar Farooq

Pakistan hit by Mohammad Amir visa delay

There had been confusion as to the reasons of the delay, with some reports suggesting it was because he has also separately applied for a longer-term spouse visa

23-Apr-2018•Umar Farooq

Squad for England tour 'best of the best' - Sarfraz

Sarfraz Ahmed believes extensive preparation in the lead up to Ireland's inaugural Test and two Tests in England will help team cope up with difficult challenges

21-Apr-2018•Umar Farooq

Seen 'better players than Fawad' in last three years - Inzamam

The chief selector says the decision to omit Fawad Alam was based purely on merit

16-Apr-2018•Umar Farooq

Shahzad fined, asked to relocate to Afghanistan

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has given a one-month ultimatum to Mohammad Shahzad to shift to Afghanistan from Pakistan or risk having his national contract terminated

14-Apr-2018•Umar Farooq

Wahab has not won us a game in two years - Arthur

The Pakistan coach says Wahab Riaz's "questionable" work ethic is the reason he has been left out of a list of 25 probables for the England tour

12-Apr-2018•Umar Farooq

Asia Cup 2018 moved from India to UAE

The six-team tournament is slated for September; PCB to co-host Emerging Team's Asia Cup with Sri Lanka in December

10-Apr-2018•Umar Farooq

Yasir Shah out of Ireland, England Tests

Pakistan legspinner will miss the Ireland and England tours after being ruled out for 10 weeks with a hip injury - and that will also disturb Derbyshire as they plan their T20 strategy

09-Apr-2018•Umar Farooq

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