Agha Sabir Explained

Agha Sabir
Birth Date:8 April 1981
Birth Place:Karachi, Pakistan
Batting:Left-handed
Bowling:Left-arm spin
Role:Batting all-rounder
Country:Pakistan
Source:http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/39314.html Cricinfo
Date: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

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. 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

International Leagues!Year!Tournaments!Teams!Country
2005North Staffs & South Cheshire Premiere Cricket League[7] Woore Cricket ClubEngland
2007Northants Premiere League[8] Isham Cricket ClubEngland
2008Northern Bank Senior Cup[9] Limavady Cricket ClubIreland
2010Ribblesdale Cricket League[10] Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket ClubEngland
2011North West Cricket Union[11] Bready Cricket ClubIreland

Professional awards

Awards as a Player !Tournament!Year!Achievement!Ref
National Bank of Pakistan Patron's Cup 2002/032003Player of the Match[12]
ABN-AMRO Twenty-20 Cup 2005/062006Player of the Match[13]
Fielding in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2005/062006Best Fielder[14]
Northern Bank Senior Cup2008Best Bowler of the Tournament[15]
Faysal Bank One Day National Cup Division One 2010/112011Player of the Match[16]
Senior Cup (Ireland)2012Player of the Match[17]

Coaching career

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Khan Research Laboratories v Pakistan Customs: Pakistan Customs vs Khan Research Laboratories at Karachi Cricket Scorecard Live Results PCB. www.pcb.com.pk. en-US. 10 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Group A: Habib Bank Limited vs Pakistan International Airlines at Karachi Cricket Scorecard Live Results PCB. www.pcb.com.pk. en-US. 10 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Pakistan Customs v Pakistan International Airlines: Pakistan International Airlines vs Pakistan Customs at Karachi Cricket Scorecard Live Results PCB. www.pcb.com.pk. en-US. 10 October 2017.
  4. Web site: Pool A: Karachi Blues vs Rest of Sind at Karachi Cricket Scorecard Live Results PCB. www.pcb.com.pk. en-US. 10 October 2017.
  5. Web site: 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. en-US. 10 October 2017.
  6. Web site: Pakistan Cricket Board XI v Leicestershire: Pakistan Cricket Board XI vs Leicestershire at Sheikhupura Cricket Scorecard Live Results PCB. www.pcb.com.pk. en-US. 10 October 2017.
  7. Web site: Woore CC. woore.play-cricket.com. en. 2017-12-21.
  8. Web site: Isham CC. isham.play-cricket.com. en. 2017-12-21.
  9. Web site: Limavady sign new professional. www.cricketeurope.com. 2017-12-21.
  10. Web site: Ribblesdale Wanderers CC. rwcc.play-cricket.com. en. 2017-12-21.
  11. Web site: Bready sign Agha Sabir Ali. www.cricketeurope.com. 2017-12-21.
  12. Web site: Pool B: Lahore Blues vs Karachi Whites at Karachi Cricket Scorecard Live Results PCB. www.pcb.com.pk. en-US. 10 October 2017.
  13. Web site: Pool B: Hyderabad Hawks vs Karachi Dolphins at Karachi Cricket Scorecard Live Results PCB. www.pcb.com.pk. en-US. 10 October 2017.
  14. Web site: Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2005/06 TEST Fielding Stats Cricket Records PCB. www.pcb.com.pk. en-US. 10 October 2017.
  15. Web site: North West Senior 1 Averages 2008. www.cricketeurope.com. 2017-12-21.
  16. Web site: Group A: Karachi Dolphins vs Pakistan International Airlines at Islamabad Cricket Scorecard Live Results PCB. www.pcb.com.pk. en-US. 10 October 2017.
  17. Web site: Burndennett v Bready. www.cricketeurope.com. 2017-12-22.
  18. Web site: 2014-01-10 . Central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh CCA coaches for inter-city tournament announced . 2023-06-02 . www.pcb.com.pk . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2014-01-10 . Level 3 coaching course begins on Thursday . 2023-06-02 . www.pcb.com.pk . en-US.
  20. Web site: 2014-01-10 . Regional Coaches for 2023-24 domestic season announced . 2023-11-10 . www.pcb.com.pk . en-US.
  21. Web site: 2014-01-10 . Karachi Whites beat Faisalabad to win Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24 . 2023-11-10 . www.pcb.com.pk . en-US.

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