Faruk Ochimi

Faruk Ochimi also known as Chimzy is a Ugandan former cricketer who played in the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament in New Zealand.

Early life and education

Ochimi was born on 19th December 1995 in Naguru. He studied at Busoga College Mwiri and later joined Cavendish University for a Diploma. When he relocated to New Zealand he studied a conjoint degree of communications and sports science and holds a level 2 coaching certificate.

Career

Ochimi played for Uganda in the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament in New Zealand. 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. Both players had planned to travel to Australia to play with other Ugandan cricketers in the country. However, before reaching Australia, both cricketers turned themselves in to the New Zealand authorities.
He worked as a volunteer coaching cricket in schools on county levels and modelling for the University of Waikato. He plays for Hamilton Cricket Club based in New Zealand.