Agha Sabir

Agha Sabir
	Sabir at the 2014 Florida US Open
Personal information
Born	8 April 1981 (age 43); 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

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

International Leagues
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

Awards as a Player
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

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

^ ^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.

External links

Agha Sabir at ESPNcricinfo

[:0-1] "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.

[2] "Group A: Habib Bank Limited vs Pakistan International Airlines at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.

[3] "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.

[4] "Pool A: Karachi Blues vs Rest of Sind at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.

[5] "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.

[6] "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.

[7] "Woore CC". woore.play-cricket.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.

[8] "Isham CC". isham.play-cricket.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.

[9] "Limavady sign new professional". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.

[10] "Ribblesdale Wanderers CC". rwcc.play-cricket.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.

[11] "Bready sign Agha Sabir Ali". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.

[12] "Pool B: Lahore Blues vs Karachi Whites at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.

[13] "Pool B: Hyderabad Hawks vs Karachi Dolphins at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.

[14] "Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2005/06 | TEST Fielding Stats| Cricket Records | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.

[15] "North West Senior 1 Averages 2008". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.

[16] "Group A: Karachi Dolphins vs Pakistan International Airlines at Islamabad |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.

[17] "Burndennett v Bready". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 22 December 2017.

[18] "Central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh CCA coaches for inter-city tournament announced". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2023.

[19] "Level 3 coaching course begins on Thursday". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2023.

[20] "Regional Coaches for 2023-24 domestic season announced". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2023.

[21] "Karachi Whites beat Faisalabad to win Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2023.

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