Umar Farooq

Pakistan correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

PCB grants NOCs to 43 players for BBL draft

Most of the players who have nominated for the draft are unlikely to be involved in Pakistan's international commitments

22-Aug-2022•Umar Farooq

Namibia have big plans, and Lahore Qalandars are helping them along the way

Performance at the 2021 T20 World Cup had a big impact, and Cricket Namibia is hoping to make the most of the momentum

20-Aug-2022•Umar Farooq

Pakistan's leading players agree to amended central contracts

However, there is the condition that discussions, including around NOCs, will resume after the Asia Cup

12-Aug-2022•Umar Farooq

Hasan Ali dropped from Pakistan squads for Asia Cup and Netherlands ODIs

Shaheen Afridi has been included in both travelling parties, to continue his rehab from a knee injury while with the team

03-Aug-2022•Umar Farooq

PCB to deny NOC to Pakistani players for BBL, no clarity on new ILT20 or CSA league

There is growing frustration among the top players in the country, who feel they are missing out on big money

02-Aug-2022•Umar Farooq

Explosion in Kabul stadium injures four Shpageeza Cricket League spectators

Disrupted game between Band-e-Amir Dragons and Pamir Zalmi was eventually allowed to continue

29-Jul-2022•Umar Farooq

Babar: Shafique can become 'one of the best' in the world

Pakistan captain praises his opener for showing his "class and temperament" in "difficult conditions"

20-Jul-2022•Umar Farooq

PCB raises concern over impact of T20 leagues on international cricket

It has written to the ICC asking for the issue to be discussed at the AGM in July

16-Jul-2022•Umar Farooq

Afghanistan to look for new head coach after Thorpe illness

In Thorpe's absence, Afghanistan have operated with local coach Raees Khan Ahmadzai at the helm on an interim basis

08-Jul-2022•Umar Farooq

Big turners might not work for Sri Lanka against Pakistan, says Tait

Losing the Test series to Australia has made Pakistan very hungry and they are keen to do well in Sri Lanka, says the fast-bowling coach

05-Jul-2022•Umar Farooq

Babar, Rizwan and Afridi get top deals in PCB's 2022-23 central contracts

Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Hasnain left out, while Shan Masood, Haider Ali and Naseem Shah make comebacks

30-Jun-2022•Umar Farooq

Afridi, Miandad, Sammy and Malik roped in as PJL mentors

The four household names will also serve as event ambassadors, using their influence to promote the league

29-Jun-2022•Umar Farooq

Mohammad Hasnain cleared to bowl internationally again

Pakistan quick's elbow extension has come down from the earlier flex of 17-24 degrees to 12-13 degrees

09-Jun-2022•Umar Farooq

Babar Azam hopeful Pakistan can beat the heat and West Indies

Three-match ODI series begins on June 8 in Multan, where temperatures are hitting 45C

01-Jun-2022•Umar Farooq

Pakistan vs West Indies ODIs moved from Rawalpindi to Multan

Political uncertainty forced the relocation, with the ODIs expected to start at 4pm

30-May-2022•Umar Farooq

No place for Gulbadin Naib, Afghanistan call up Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar for ODIs in Zimbabwe

For the T20I series, Qais Ahmed and Mujeeb ur Rahman, who have T20 Blast commitments, have been left out

24-May-2022•Umar Farooq

Fit-again Shadab back, Shafique and Nawaz called up for Pakistan's ODIs against West Indies

Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Saud Shakeel and Usman Qadir left out from squad that played Australia in March-April

23-May-2022•Umar Farooq

Mohammad Hasnain undergoes official bowling test in bid to revive international career

The results will be compiled in two weeks and shared with the ICC, with the bowler optimistic that he will be cleared

22-May-2022•Umar Farooq

Salman Butt appointed Singapore consulting head coach

He will stay in the role for the duration of the 2022 season for Singapore

21-May-2022•Umar Farooq

Gull Feroza, Tuba Hassan and Sadaf Shamas earn call-ups to Pakistan squad

Sadia Iqbal and Kainat Imtiaz, meanwhile, are back after recovering from their respective injuries

18-May-2022•Umar Farooq

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