 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]
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]
| 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 |
| 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] |
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]
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