Faruk Ochimi

Faruk Ochimi (born 19 December 1995) is a Ugandan former cricketer.[1] He played for Uganda in the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament in New Zealand.[2] However, Ochimi and team-mate Raymond Otim did not return to Uganda with their team when the tournament ended, and remained in New Zealand where they sought asylum.[3][4] Both players planned to travel to Australia to play with other Ugandan cricketers in the country.[5][6] However, before reaching Australia, both cricketers turned themselves in to the New Zealand authorities.[7]

Faruk Ochimi
Personal information
Born (1995-12-19) 19 December 1995
Kampala, Uganda
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2013/14Uganda
Career statistics
Competition LA
Matches 4
Runs scored 0
Batting average 0.00
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 0*
Balls bowled 168
Wickets 4
Bowling average 36.00
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 2/58
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: Cricinfo, 4 June 2022

References

  1. "Faruk Ochimi". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  2. "Uganda Squad". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  3. "Former Ugandan international Faruk Ochimi to debut for Hamilton". Stuff. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  4. "Two cricketers disappear in New Zealand". Monitor. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  5. "Ugandan cricketers seek asylum in NZ". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  6. "Ugandan cricketers liable for deportation". SBS. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  7. "Ochimi, Otim turn themselves in". Kawowo. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
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