![]() Sabir at the 2014 Florida US Open | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Karachi, Pakistan | 8 April 1981
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 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]
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 Education
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]
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]
Year | Tournaments | Teams | Country |
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2005 | North Staffs & South Cheshire Premiere Cricket League [14] | Woore Cricket Club | England |
2007 | Northants Premiere League [15] | Isham Cricket Club | England |
2008 | Northern Bank Senior Cup [16] | Limavady Cricket Club | Ireland |
2010 | Ribblesdale Cricket League [17] | Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket Club | England |
2011 | North West Cricket Union [18] | Bready Cricket Club | Ireland |
Tournament | Year | Achievement | Ref |
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National Bank of Pakistan Patron's Cup 2002/03 | 2003 | Player of the Match | [19] |
ABN-AMRO Twenty-20 Cup 2005/06 | 2006 | Player of the Match | [20] |
Fielding in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2005/06 | 2006 | Best Fielder | [21] |
Northern Bank Senior Cup | 2008 | Best Bowler of the Tournament | [22] |
Faysal Bank One Day National Cup Division One 2010/11 | 2011 | Player of the Match | [23] |
Senior Cup (Ireland) | 2012 | Player of the Match | [24] |