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Umar Farooq

Umar Farooq

Pakistan correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

No excuse for teams not to tour Pakistan now - Sarfraz

No excuse for teams not to tour Pakistan now - Sarfraz

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed urged the world to change its perception about playing international cricket in the country after the highly successful T20I series against West Indies in Karachi

04-Apr-2018•Umar Farooq
'A bit daunting, but security has been outstanding' - WI coach Stuart Law

'A bit daunting, but security has been outstanding' - WI coach Stuart Law

West Indies coach Stuart Law also said he was impressed by some of the young players despite they 3-0 drubbing they took from Pakistan

04-Apr-2018•Umar Farooq in Karachi
Azam defends his T20 approach after missing out on century

Azam defends his T20 approach after missing out on century

The top-order batsman said that T20 is not played with only power shots, and that his role was to "play the anchor while the team plays around me"

03-Apr-2018•Umar Farooq in Karachi
In-form Pakistan heavy favourites against inexperienced West Indies

In-form Pakistan heavy favourites against inexperienced West Indies

As Karachi gears up for its first international match in nine years, the mood around the game is not so much about the revival of big cricket in Pakistan as much as its normalisation

31-Mar-2018•The Preview by Umar Farooq in Karachi
'If you can't field, you can't play for Pakistan' - Arthur

'If you can't field, you can't play for Pakistan' - Arthur

The coach was clear in what he expected off his players, as they prepared for international cricket's return to Karachi

29-Mar-2018•Umar Farooq
Amir likely to cut down on Tests to prolong career

Amir likely to cut down on Tests to prolong career

Mohammad Amir has come to an agreement with Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur that is likely to see him play less Test cricket

26-Mar-2018•Umar Farooq
Exhaustive security preparations headline eve of PSL final

Exhaustive security preparations headline eve of PSL final

A look at security arrangements ahead of Karachi's biggest cricket event in nearly a decade

24-Mar-2018•Umar Farooq in Karachi
Islamabad, Peshawar eye second title in historic Karachi clash

Islamabad, Peshawar eye second title in historic Karachi clash

The National Stadium is set to host its highest-profile game in nearly a decade, with both sides managing to retain most of their best overseas players

24-Mar-2018•The Preview by Umar Farooq in Karachi
Avoid players in draft who won't travel to Pakistan - Moin

Avoid players in draft who won't travel to Pakistan - Moin

"Hurting" after the one-run loss to Peshawar Zalmi, the Quetta Gladiators head coach lamented the loss of Shane Watson and Kevin Pietersen, who had led them to the playoffs

21-Mar-2018•Umar Farooq in Lahore
Hand injury leaves Misbah in doubt for Qualifier

Hand injury leaves Misbah in doubt for Qualifier

The Islamabad United captain has suffered a hairline fracture in the side of his hand, near the wrist

18-Mar-2018•Umar Farooq in Dubai
Who will go to Pakistan?

Who will go to Pakistan?

Who from the PSL's foreign contingent will travel to Pakistan for the playoffs and final?

17-Mar-2018•Umar Farooq
Axed Akmal's Lahore Qalandars future in doubt

Axed Akmal's Lahore Qalandars future in doubt

It is understood that the batsman has not even been travelling to the stadium ever since he was dropped from the side following a poor run in the tournament

16-Mar-2018•Umar Farooq
Waqar Younis to coach BPL franchise Sylhet Sixers

Waqar Younis to coach BPL franchise Sylhet Sixers

The former Pakistan captain and coach has inked a two-year deal as head coach of Bangladesh Premier League franchise

15-Mar-2018•Umar Farooq
Karachi set to host Pakistan-West Indies T20Is

Karachi set to host Pakistan-West Indies T20Is

Najam Sethi, the PCB chairman, has announced that the matches will be played on April 1, 2 and 3

11-Mar-2018•Umar Farooq in Dubai
Who is Ibtisam Sheikh?

Who is Ibtisam Sheikh?

Everything you need to know about the Pakistan Super League's new sensation: Ibtisam Sheikh

09-Mar-2018•Umar Farooq in Dubai
McCullum offers to give up Lahore captaincy

McCullum offers to give up Lahore captaincy

After the Qalandars suffered their sixth defeat in six matches this season, McCullum suggested that a leadership change might be the best way forward

09-Mar-2018•Umar Farooq
Russell's return ignites Islamabad's title ambitions

Russell's return ignites Islamabad's title ambitions

The West Indian allrounder is back after serving a one-year doping ban, and should lift the spirits of a team that spent most of the 2017 season embroiled in a spot-fixing scandal

21-Feb-2018•Umar Farooq
Star-studded Karachi look to turn fortunes around

Star-studded Karachi look to turn fortunes around

Although the batting unit looks weak on paper, Karachi Kings, who will have Shahid Afridi in their side this year, have a threatening bowling attack to fall back on

21-Feb-2018•Umar Farooq
Quetta's band of underdogs hungry for the title

Quetta's band of underdogs hungry for the title

They have made each of the two finals so far, driven by a strong core of domestic talent and led by Pakistan's all-format captain Sarfraz Ahmed

20-Feb-2018•Umar Farooq
PCB mulls Malaysia as venue for NZ, Australia series

PCB mulls Malaysia as venue for NZ, Australia series

The move stems from the Sharjah Cricket Stadium becoming a sought-after venue for hosting T20 leagues, which, as a result, is coming in the way of Pakistan's scheduling in the UAE

17-Feb-2018•Umar Farooq
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