Zahoor Sheikh (born on 13th June 1953 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan), 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] [3]
- 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)
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 |
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 |
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.
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