Umar Farooq

Umar Farooq Ahmed (born 4 January 1979) is a former Danish cricketer.

Career Farooq first played for Denmark Under-19 against Ireland Under-19 in the 1995 International Youth Tournament in the Netherlands, making three appearances during the tournament. He later played five matches in the 1997 International Youth Tournament in Bermuda,

His senior debut for Denmark came in a friendly against the Marylebone Cricket Club in 2002 at Svanholm Park, Brøndby. In the match, played at Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Denmark won the toss and elected to bat first, making 189/8 from their 50 overs, with Farooq being dismissed for 12 runs by Matthew Mason. In Wales Minor Counties successful chase, Farooq bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceding 24 runs. Wales Minor Counties final margin of victory was by 7 wickets. His final appearances for Denmark came in September 2003, with two appearances against Ireland.