Umar Farooq

Pakistan correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Amir could be allowed PCB training facilities

A five-member ICC sub-committee will look into relaxing certain conditions of the five-year ban imposed on Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir after the spot-fixing scandal of 2010

01-Jul-2013•Umar Farooq

Butt admits to fixing, apologises

Salman Butt, the banned former Pakistan captain, has publically admitted to his part in spot-fixing for the first time and issued an apology

28-Jun-2013•Umar Farooq

PCB focus on youth for upcoming tours

After Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy, the PCB has decided to extend the selection pool ahead of picking a squad for the upcoming tours of West Indies and Zimbabwe

27-Jun-2013•Umar Farooq

Sethi aims to sort out PCB crisis

The PCB's interim chairman Najam Sethi has outlined an ambitious plan of action, including trying to get the ICC to reconsider the ban on Mohammad Amir

24-Jun-2013•Umar Farooq

Najam Sethi named PCB's interim chairman

Najam Sethi, a senior journalist and former caretaker chief minister of Punjab, has been named the interim chairman of the PCB by the government of Pakistan

23-Jun-2013•Umar Farooq

PCB in turmoil after chairman's suspension

Zaka Ashraf's suspension has left the PCB with no one to sign off on key decisions, including the MoU with the West Indies board for Pakistan's Caribbean tour

19-Jun-2013•Umar Farooq

Islamabad High Court upholds Zaka Ashraf suspension

The Islamabad High Court has upheld the suspension of Zaka Ashraf and ordered the Pakistan inter-provincial committee to name an interim PCB chairman

13-Jun-2013•Umar Farooq

Can 'young' Pakistan still pose a threat?

Pakistan's relatively inexperienced batsmen will find themselves tested in English conditions. However, their strong pace-bowling attack gives them a definitive advantage

05-Jun-2013•Umar Farooq

Rauf denies corruption, says will cooperate with ACSU

Asad Rauf, the Pakistan umpire who is under investigation by the Mumbai Police, has denied involvement in any corrupt practices in the IPL

29-May-2013•Umar Farooq

High Court suspends Ashraf as PCB chairman

Zaka Ashraf has been suspended as PCB chairman by the Islamabad High Court. The court heard a petition on Tuesday against the Pakistan board's elections, which were held earlier this month, and ruled that the election was unconstitutional

28-May-2013•Umar Farooq

Dogged Ireland eye series win

The preview to the second ODI between Ireland and Pakistan in Dublin

25-May-2013•The Preview by Umar Farooq

Hants add Sohail Tanvir for T20

Sohail Tanvir, the Pakistan allrounder, is set to join Hampshire for all formats from May 23 until the end of the group matches of the Friends Life t20.

15-May-2013•Umar Farooq

Afridi, Younis retain top contracts

Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan, who have been dropped from the ODI team, have been retained in the top A category while fast-bowler Umar Gul, who plays all three formats, has been dropped from A to B

14-May-2013•Umar Farooq

PCB employs vigilance officer for Champions Trophy

PCB have hired a vigilance officer and a security officer to help tighten security and prevent players from unsolicited approaches

13-May-2013•Umar Farooq

'I have decided to return to my natural game'

Misbah-ul-Haq talks about his approach to the captaincy, the criticism he has copped for his defensive style, and the lessons from the drubbing in South Africa

13-May-2013•Interview by Umar Farooq

PCB election meets ICC requirements - Ashraf

The PCB has admitted that the endorsement of Zaka Ashraf for next four years as chairman was processed through a "representation process" and not purely a democratic process

10-May-2013•Umar Farooq

Pakistan focus on fitness in Abbottabad camp

Pakistan's six-day conditioning camp in Abbottabad concluded on Wednesday, ahead of the Champions Trophy in England

08-May-2013•Umar Farooq in Abbottabad

Farhat looking to cement place

Imran Farhat has been on the international circuit for 12 years but is yet to become a fixture in the Pakistan side, something which he wants to change

07-May-2013•Umar Farooq in Abbottabad

Ajmal eager to succeed on batting tracks

Pakistan offspinner Saeed Ajmal has been working closely with the team's video analyst as he prepares to target the opposition's batsmen in the Champions Trophy

06-May-2013•Umar Farooq

Abdur Rehman banks on county experience

Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman is confident of contributing to his team, even as he plays with Saeed Ajmal

05-May-2013•Umar Farooq

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