Stories by Muhammad Abu Bakar Farooq

CRICKET: THE TOP STORIES OF PSL 11

CRICKET: THE TOP STORIES OF PSL 11

After over five weeks of interesting clashes and fine performances from so many players, the Pakistan Super League 11 has Published 10 May, 2026 08:15am
CRICKET: REBALANCING CRICKET

CRICKET: REBALANCING CRICKET

The issue was always about more than a single match. It was about respect, equity and the balance of power in international cricket. Published 15 Feb, 2026 07:07am
CRICKET: PSL’S BRAND NEW ERA

CRICKET: PSL’S BRAND NEW ERA

With the expansion to eight teams, the induction of an auction model and direct signing of overseas players, the Published 25 Jan, 2026 06:03am
CRICKET: LIFE’S A PITCH

CRICKET: LIFE’S A PITCH

Pakistan is probably the only cricketing nation where the discussion around pitches becomes bigger than debates on team selection or performance. Updated 28 Nov, 2025 08:12pm
CRICKET: IT’S IPL VERSUS PSL

CRICKET: IT’S IPL VERSUS PSL

The Asia Cup, which begins in two days, is a much-awaited tournament for cricket fans and it presents another rare opportunity Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:54am
CRICKET: BLAZE OF GLORY

CRICKET: BLAZE OF GLORY

PSL 10 wasn’t just a cricket tournament — it was a story of redemption, surprises, heartbreaks and unforgettable highs Updated 01 Jun, 2025 10:32am
CRICKET: DOWN AND OUT

CRICKET: DOWN AND OUT

Pakistan’s disastrous Champions Trophy exit was a result of outdated cricketing strategy and questionable selections. Will it Published 09 Mar, 2025 06:31am
CRICKET: INTRODUCING ‘AQIBBALL’

CRICKET: INTRODUCING ‘AQIBBALL’

The recent high-stakes Pakistan-England Test series saw Pakistan finally leverage home advantage to full effect to end a three... Published 03 Nov, 2024 09:43am
CRICKET: SPUN OUT OF CONTENTION

CRICKET: SPUN OUT OF CONTENTION

The ignominious innings defeat in the first Test against England showcases how Pakistan has failed to provide the required suppo Updated 24 Oct, 2024 12:21pm
CRICKET: THE ELUSIVE HOME WIN

CRICKET: THE ELUSIVE HOME WIN

As Pakistan starts a three-Test series against England in Multan from tomorrow, the ghosts of its unexpected whitewash against Published 06 Oct, 2024 09:12am
CRICKET: THE ROAD TO THE WTC

CRICKET: THE ROAD TO THE WTC

The current home Test series against Bangladesh will be a warm-up for the season ahead. Published 25 Aug, 2024 08:41am
CRICKET: TWO TEAMS, DIFFERENT MINDSETS

CRICKET: TWO TEAMS, DIFFERENT MINDSETS

India lifting the T20 World Cup under Rohit Sharma has shone a spotlight on the differences between it and Pakistan, which showcas Published 07 Jul, 2024 07:35am
CRICKET: THE GREAT CLASH

CRICKET: THE GREAT CLASH

With the greatest rivalry in cricket set to unfurl at the ICC Mens’ T20 World Cup in New York tonight, Eos takes a look at what’s Published 09 Jun, 2024 07:53am
CRICKET: THE TAKEAWAYS FROM PSL9

CRICKET: THE TAKEAWAYS FROM PSL9

The recently concluded ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League may have thrown up some concerns about the Published 24 Mar, 2024 05:58am
CRICKET: DEATH AT THE DEATH

CRICKET: DEATH AT THE DEATH

Pakistan’s quandary in T20 stems largely from its struggle to capitalise on the death overs, which is partly the result of inconsistent selections Published 25 Feb, 2024 07:25am
CRICKET: BACK TO FIRST CLASS

CRICKET: BACK TO FIRST CLASS

Even with the rise of T20 worldwide, it’s important to recognise that some of the best and most resilient cricketers have emerged Published 04 Feb, 2024 07:10am