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Umar Farooq

Pakistan correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Babar intent on defying age, staying consistent

Nearly two years since his Test debut at the age of 34, Zulfiqar Babar has played only eight Tests and he is keen to add a few more matches to his name with a strong performance in Sri Lanka

15-Jun-2015•Umar Farooq in Galle

PCB revives PSL plan for 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board has once again revived the plan of a franchise-based Twenty20 league, announcing the first season to take place in the UAE next year

13-Jun-2015•Umar Farooq

Need better selection accountability - PCB review panel

The PCB-appointed performance review committee suggested that the country's cricket body ensure 'accountability' in the system and carry out objective appraisals of players and support staff after every tour

13-Jun-2015•Umar Farooq

Butt faces battle to reduce ban

A difference of opinion within the PCB could lead to Salman Butt failing to complete his rehabilitation programme by the September 1 deadline and thereby having to serve his full ten-year ban on account of his role in spot-fixing

09-Jun-2015•Umar Farooq

Waqar hopeful of Champions Trophy qualification

Waqar Younis said that despite Pakistan being ranked No. 9 in ODIs, and facing a challenge to qualify for the Champions Trophy, he will continue to try new players for the development of the team

09-Jun-2015•Umar Farooq in Lahore

Exciting and emotional series for us - Azhar

Azhar Ali said the series win against Zimbabwe boosted the team's confidence, and also gave him ample belief as captain ahead of the upcoming series against Sri Lanka

01-Jun-2015•Umar Farooq

Najam Sethi pulls out from race for ICC presidency

Najam Sethi has withdrawn his candidature for the ICC presidency, allowing Pakistan Cricket Board to nominate an ex-cricketer instead. He however continues to hold the PCB office as head of powerful executive committee

01-Jun-2015•Umar Farooq

Complacency a challenge as Pakistan target series sweep

Pakistan's win in the second ODI has reduced the last game of the series to a dead rubber but it's a match that Pakistan have to win to keep their chances of qualifying for the 2017 Champions Trophy alive

30-May-2015•The Preview by Umar Farooq

Chigumbura suspension a big blow - Masakadza

Zimbabwe stand-in captain Hamilton Masakadza has described the suspension of in-form batsman and captain Elton Chigumbura as a ''big blow'' for his team ahead of the second ODI

28-May-2015•Umar Farooq in Lahore

Malik marks his return in style

"These are the performances that extend your career," Shoaib Malik said after scoring his eighth ODI hundred. "I needed that and it came with a lot of backing from the team management."

27-May-2015•Umar Farooq

Azhar targets Champions Trophy qualification

Pakistan will have to sweep the ODI series against Zimbabwe if they are to keep their chances alive to qualify for 2017 Champions Trophy in England

25-May-2015•Umar Farooq

We took defence officials' advice - ZC chief

Wilson Manase, the Zimbabwe Cricket chairman, has said the landmark decision to tour Pakistan was taken after he had spoken to the Zimbabwe's defence department and was told that it was all right to play in Pakistan

25-May-2015•Umar Farooq

Waqar not satisfied despite series win

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has expressed concern at the way his side stumbled during their chases in both Twenty20s against Zimbabwe in Lahore, even though they emerged with victories in both games

25-May-2015•Umar Farooq

Pakistan revel in return home

Starved of international cricket at home, Pakistan's players enjoyed the chance to express themselves in their own conditions.

23-May-2015•Umar Farooq

Afridi eyes build-up towards World T20s

The security arrangements had been the focus since Zimbabwe's arrival in Pakistan but on the eve of the first ever Twenty20 international at the Gaddafi Stadium, the attention returned to cricket

21-May-2015•Umar Farooq

'I have moved on and I am not afraid' - Ahsan Raza

Pakistan umpire Ahsan Raza suffered severe injuries during the attack on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore. Six years later, he is eager to officiate his first international game at home

21-May-2015•Umar Farooq in Lahore

Lahore ready for cricket's return

Much about Lahore has changed during Pakistan's isolation from international cricket, but the city remains friendly and welcoming. Pakistan's players and fans are pleased cricket is coming home again.

21-May-2015•Umar Farooq in Lahore

Zimbabwe play empathy card as tour officially begins

Former ZC managing director Ozias Bvute, the head of the visiting delegation in Lahore, said the decision to tour Pakistan was made to break their isolation from cricket and foster brotherhood

19-May-2015•Umar Farooq in Lahore

Malik, Sami in Pakistan's revamped T20 squad

Allrounder Shoaib Malik and fast bowler Mohammad Sami have been recalled to the Pakistan team for the two Twenty20 internationals against Zimbabwe in Lahore

19-May-2015•Umar Farooq

Zimbabwe team arrives in Lahore

The Zimbabwe cricket team landed at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore at 1.45 am on Tuesday to become the first Full Member nation to tour Pakistan since March 2009

19-May-2015•Umar Farooq in Lahore

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