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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Muhammad Momand Farooq |
| Born | 5 October 1992 Pakistan |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm leg spin |
| Role | Bowler |
| International information | |
| National side | |
| ODI debut(cap 112) | 26 September 2024 v Namibia |
| Last ODI | 1 November 2024 v Oman |
| T20I debut(cap 79) | 12 April 2024 v Kuwait |
| Last T20I | 13 February 2026 v Canada |
Source: Cricinfo, 18 February 2026 | |
Muhammad Momand Farooq (born 5 October 1992) is a Pakistani-born cricketer who plays for the United Arab Emirates national cricket team. [1] He is a right-arm leg spin bowler.
Farooq was born in Pakistan. He was raised in Mohmand District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He moved to the UAE in 2017 where he worked as a data entry assistant, as a facilities supervisor for GEMS Education in Dubai, and for a real estate company. [2]
In Pakistan, Farooq played cricket for Mohmand at under-19 and Grade II level as well as representing Peshawar University and the Higher Education Commission cricket team. He initially played as a wicket-keeper and began bowling leg spin later in his career. [2]
Farooq represented Team Abu Dhabi in the Abu Dhabi T10. [2]
Farooq made his Twenty20 International debut for the UAE against Kuwait in the 2024 ACC Men's Premier Cup. [2] His One Day International debut came against Namibia in the Cricket World Cup League 2 in September 2024. [1]
Farooq was selected in the UAE squad for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup and made his World Cup debut in the second match against Canada. [3]