Zahoor Sheikh

Zahoor Sheikh (born 13 June 1953) is a Kenyan former professional cricketer renowned for his contributions to both ICC Trophy and first-class cricket. Primarily acknowledged as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler, Sheikh played a pivotal role in representing the Kenyan national side during his cricketing career. ^{[1] [2]}

Teams

– Kenya (Other FC: 1986/87) – Kenya (ICC Trophy: 1982–1986) – Kenya Cricket Association XI (Miscellaneous: 1977/78-1985/86) – Kenya Cricket Association Chairman's XI (Miscellaneous: 1984/85) – Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association XI (Miscellaneous: 1986/87)

First-Class Career (1986/87)

Batting and Fielding:

M	I	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	100	50	Ct
1	2	1	15	12*	15.00	0	0	1

Bowling:

Balls	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	BB	Ave	5wI	10wM	SRate	Econ
144	4	95	2	2–71	47.50	0	0	72.00	3.95

ICC Trophy Career (1982–1986)

Batting and Fielding:

M	I	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	100	50	Ct
12	10	2	80	38	10.00	0	0	2

Bowling:

Balls	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	BB	Ave	4wI	5wI	SRate	Econ
610	34	287	24	4–20	11.95	2	0	25.41	2.82

Notable Achievement

During the 1982 ICC Trophy, Zahoor Sheikh delivered a remarkable performance at Hints Road, Tamworth, achieving his best bowling figures of 4–20, delivering at an average speed of around 145 km per hour.

References

1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
2. https://www.pcb.com.pk/player-detail.php?action=view_profile&player_id=11933&note=&country_id=&pg=852&ipp=50&player_name=&father_name=&district=&region=&school=&address=&club=

External links

• Zahoor Sheikh  at ESPNcricinfo