Agha Sabir

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Agha Sabir
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Sabir at the 2014 Florida US Open
Personal information
Born (1981-04-08) 8 April 1981 (age 44)
Karachi, Pakistan
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingLeft-arm spin
RoleBatting all-rounder
Source: Cricinfo, 25 October 2015

Agha Sabir (born 8 April 1981) is a Pakistani first-class cricketer who is current batting coach at Afghanistan High Performance Center [1] . Agha Sabir started his first-class career for Pakistan Customs. [2] In 2005, Agha Sabir was recruited by Pakistan International Airlines as a professional cricketer. [3]

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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. [2] 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. [4]

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. [5]

Agha continued to make his name and represented Pakistan Academy Team against South Africa during its tour to Pakistan in 2005 [6] and PCB XI against the touring Leicestershire County Team in 2005. [7]

Coaching career

Coaching Education

Sabir with Pakistan legend Javed Miandad during level 3 coaching course. With Miandad.jpg
Sabir with Pakistan legend Javed Miandad during level 3 coaching course.

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. [8]

Karachi On June 30, 2021, PCB appointed Agha Sabir as a head coach for CCA Karachi Zone 1 side for the inter city tournament. [9]

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. [10] Karachi Whites clinched the Quaid-e-Azam trophy title 2023-24. [11]

Sabir coaching a U19 player during a training session at the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024-25 Coach Sabir.jpg
Sabir coaching a U19 player during a training session at the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024-25

Pakistan U19

On November 28, 2024, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed the squad and coaching staff for the 50-over tri-series and the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024-25, which took place in the UAE from November 13 to December 8. Agha Sabir was appointed as the assistant and fielding coach for the team. [12]

Afghanistan

On July 17, 2025, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (PACB) appointed Agha Sabir as the batting coach at Afghanistan’s High Performance Centers. In this role, he will guide players through a range of specialized skill development programs. [13]

Agha Sabir proudly hoisting the Quaid-e-Azam Championship trophy alongside Pakistan Test cricket player Sarfaraz Ahmed QA 2023.jpg
Agha Sabir proudly hoisting the Quaid-e-Azam Championship trophy alongside Pakistan Test cricket player Sarfaraz Ahmed

Professional career

International Leagues
YearTournamentsTeamsCountry
2005North Staffs & South Cheshire Premiere Cricket League [14] Woore Cricket ClubEngland
2007Northants Premiere League [15] Isham Cricket ClubEngland
2008Northern Bank Senior Cup [16] Limavady Cricket ClubIreland
2010Ribblesdale Cricket League [17] Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket ClubEngland
2011North West Cricket Union [18] Bready Cricket ClubIreland

Professional awards

Awards as a Player
TournamentYearAchievementRef
National Bank of Pakistan Patron's Cup 2002/032003Player of the Match [19]
ABN-AMRO Twenty-20 Cup 2005/062006Player of the Match [20]
Fielding in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2005/062006Best Fielder [21]
Northern Bank Senior Cup2008Best Bowler of the Tournament [22]
Faysal Bank One Day National Cup Division One 2010/112011Player of the Match [23]
Senior Cup (Ireland)2012Player of the Match [24]

References

  1. "Afghanistan appoint Agha Sabir as new batting coach at HPC". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 "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.
  3. "Group A: Habib Bank Limited vs Pakistan International Airlines at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  4. "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.
  5. "Pool A: Karachi Blues vs Rest of Sind at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  6. "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.
  7. "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.
  8. "Level 3 coaching course begins on Thursday". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  9. "Central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh CCA coaches for inter-city tournament announced". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  10. "Regional Coaches for 2023-24 domestic season announced". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  11. "Karachi Whites beat Faisalabad to win Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  12. "Pakistan U19 squad announced for UAE tour". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  13. "Afghanistan appoint Agha Sabir as new batting coach at HPC". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  14. "Woore CC". woore.play-cricket.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  15. "Isham CC". isham.play-cricket.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  16. "Limavady sign new professional". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  17. "Ribblesdale Wanderers CC". rwcc.play-cricket.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  18. "Bready sign Agha Sabir Ali". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  19. "Pool B: Lahore Blues vs Karachi Whites at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  20. "Pool B: Hyderabad Hawks vs Karachi Dolphins at Karachi |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  21. "Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2005/06 | TEST Fielding Stats| Cricket Records | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  22. "North West Senior 1 Averages 2008". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  23. "Group A: Karachi Dolphins vs Pakistan International Airlines at Islamabad |Cricket Scorecard | Live Results | PCB". www.pcb.com.pk. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
  24. "Burndennett v Bready". www.cricketeurope.com. Retrieved 22 December 2017.