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Taufeeq Umar
Thu, October 20 2011
Pakistan make early breakthrough after taking a huge lead
Sri Lanka were fighting to save the first Test under a heavy 300-plus deficit after Pakistani opener Taufiq Umar hit his maiden double hundred on the third day on Thursday.
Thu, October 20 2011
Umar near double-century as Pakistan lead surges to 242 at tea
Taufiq Umar approached his maiden double hundred as Pakistan piled on the agony for Sri Lanka by taking their lead past the 200-mark on the third day of the opening Test here on Thursday.
Thu, October 20 2011
Umar, Younis help Pakistan extend lead on third day against Sri Lanka
Pakistan continued to bat Sri Lanka out of the first Test despite losing Azhar Ali in the morning session as they extended their first-innings score to 336-2 in the first Test here on Thursday.
Thu, October 20 2011
A century always gives confidence: Taufeeq Umar
Pakistani opener Taufeeq Umar on Wednesday notched up a brilliant hundred in the first Test against Sri Lanka, further cementing his place after being in the wilderness for four years. The 30-year-old left-hander notched a patient 109 to help Pakistan reach 259-1 at close on the second day.
Wed, October 19 2011
Umar hits century as Pakistan take 62-run lead on second day
Taufiq Umar hit his sixth Test century and fellow opener Mohammad Hafeez scored 75 as Pakistan took a firm grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi stadium here on Wednesday.
Thu, August 25 2011
Controversial stumper Zulqarnain dropped from Lahore team
Zulqarnain Haider is searching for a team to play in the next month's National T20 Championship as he has not been selected in any of the two Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) teams.
Thu, July 28 2011
Pakistan selectors yet to finalise squad for Zimbabwe tour
The National selection committee held a prolonged session on Wednesday but failed to reach a consensus on the touring squad for next month's tour of Zimbabwe.
Tue, May 24 2011
Pakistan on verge of victory in second Test
By Paul Mitchell
Hundreds from Taufeeq Umar and Misbah-ul-Haq followed by purposeful bowling led by Abdur Rehman had Pakistan on the verge of victory over West Indies in the second Test. Rehman captured three for 26 from 14 overs, as West Indies, in pursuit of 427 for victory, slumped to 130 for five in their second innings at stumps on the fourth day at Warner Park.
Mon, May 23 2011
Pakistan build strong lead against West Indies
By Paul Mitchell
Taufeeq Umar moved to within reach of his fifth Test hundred, and allowed Pakistan to stamp their authority in the second Test against West Indies on Sunday.