Agha Sabir
.jpg) Sabir at the 2014 Florida US Open | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 April 1981 Karachi, Pakistan |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Left-arm spin |
| Role | Batting all-rounder |
Source: Cricinfo, 25 October 2015 | |
Agha Sabir (born 8 April 1981) is a Pakistani first-class cricketer who has been part of Pakistan domestic cricket since 2001. Agha Sabir started his first-class career for Pakistan Customs.[1] In 2005, Agha Sabir was recruited by Pakistan International Airlines as a professional cricketer.[2]
Early career[edit]
Agha made his first-class debut in 2001 at the age of 20. Pakistan Customs selected him for the PCB Patron's Trophy in 2001.[1] Agha scored his maiden first-class century against Pakistan International Airlines in his second game. He ended up scoring 196 in first innings with twenty-one fours and six sixes.[3]
After his performance in the Patron's Trophy 2001/02, he was selected for Karachi region to participate in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, scoring 154.[4]
Agha continued to make his name and represented Pakistan Academy Team against South Africa during its tour to Pakistan in 2005[5] and PCB XI against the touring Leicestershire County Team in 2005.[6]
Professional career[edit]
| Year | Tournaments | Teams | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | North Staffs & South Cheshire Premiere Cricket League[7] | Woore Cricket Club | England |
| 2007 | Northants Premiere League[8] | Isham Cricket Club | England |
| 2008 | Northern Bank Senior Cup[9] | Limavady Cricket Club | Ireland |
| 2010 | Ribblesdale Cricket League[10] | Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket Club | England |
| 2011 | North West Cricket Union[11] | Bready Cricket Club | Ireland |
Professional awards[edit]
| Tournament | Year | Achievement | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Bank of Pakistan Patron's Cup 2002/03 | 2003 | Player of the Match | [12] |
| ABN-AMRO Twenty-20 Cup 2005/06 | 2006 | Player of the Match | [13] |
| Fielding in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2005/06 | 2006 | Best Fielder | [14] |
| Northern Bank Senior Cup | 2008 | Best Bowler of the Tournament | [15] |
| Faysal Bank One Day National Cup Division One 2010/11 | 2011 | Player of the Match | [16] |
| Senior Cup (Ireland) | 2012 | Player of the Match | [17] |
Coaching career[edit]
On June 30, 2021, PCB appointed Agha Sabir as a head coach for CCA Karachi Zone 1 side for the inter city tournament. [18]
To progress his coaching career, Agha Sabir completed level 3 coaching course. He attended the level 3 ICC/PCB coaching course at National High Performance Center, Lahore on November 22, 2022.[19]
On August 29, 2023, joined the elite names when Pakistan Cricket Board revealed the regional coaches for the domestic cricket season 2023-24. Due to his qualification and remarkable coaching record as a coach, Agha Sabir was appointed Fielding Coach for Karachi Whites (Karachi region cricket team). Coaching panel featured 14 former Test cricketers and seven ex-international players.[20] Karachi Whites clinched the Quaid-e-Azam trophy title 2023-24.[21]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Khan Research Laboratories v Pakistan Customs: Pakistan Customs vs Khan Research Laboratories at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Group A: Habib Bank Limited vs Pakistan International Airlines at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Pakistan Customs v Pakistan International Airlines: Pakistan International Airlines vs Pakistan Customs at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Pool A: Karachi Blues vs Rest of Sind at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Pakistan Cricket Academy v South Africa Academy: Pakistan Cricket Academy vs South Africa Academy at Lahore |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Pakistan Cricket Board XI v Leicestershire: Pakistan Cricket Board XI vs Leicestershire at Sheikhupura |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Woore CC". woore.play-cricket.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Isham CC". isham.play-cricket.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Limavady sign new professional". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Ribblesdale Wanderers CC". rwcc.play-cricket.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Bready sign Agha Sabir Ali". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Pool B: Lahore Blues vs Karachi Whites at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Pool B: Hyderabad Hawks vs Karachi Dolphins at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2005/06 | TEST Fielding Stats| Cricket Records | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "North West Senior 1 Averages 2008". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Group A: Karachi Dolphins vs Pakistan International Airlines at Islamabad |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Burndennett v Bready". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh CCA coaches for inter-city tournament announced". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Level 3 coaching course begins on Thursday". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Regional Coaches for 2023-24 domestic season announced". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
- ^ "Karachi Whites beat Faisalabad to win Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2023.