Agha Sabir
{{short description|Pakistani cricketer}}
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| name = Agha Sabir
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| caption = Sabir at the 2014 Florida US Open
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|4|8|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Karachi, Pakistan
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| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Left-arm spin
| role = Batting all-rounder
| country = Pakistan
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| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/39314.html Cricinfo
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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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pcb.com.pk/match_detail.php?match_id=8913|title=Khan Research Laboratories v Pakistan Customs: Pakistan Customs vs Khan Research Laboratories at Karachi {{!}}Cricket Scorecard {{!}} Live Results {{!}} PCB|website=www.pcb.com.pk|language=en-US|access-date=10 October 2017}} In 2005, Agha Sabir was recruited by Pakistan International Airlines as a professional cricketer.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pcb.com.pk/match_detail.php?match_id=12917|title=Group A: Habib Bank Limited vs Pakistan International Airlines at Karachi {{!}}Cricket Scorecard {{!}} Live Results {{!}} PCB|website=www.pcb.com.pk|language=en-US|access-date=10 October 2017}}
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. 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pcb.com.pk/match_detail.php?match_id=9332|title=Pakistan Customs v Pakistan International Airlines: Pakistan International Airlines vs Pakistan Customs at Karachi {{!}}Cricket Scorecard {{!}} Live Results {{!}} PCB|website=www.pcb.com.pk|language=en-US|access-date=10 October 2017}}
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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pcb.com.pk/match_detail.php?match_id=19394|title=Pool A: Karachi Blues vs Rest of Sind at Karachi {{!}}Cricket Scorecard {{!}} Live Results {{!}} PCB|website=www.pcb.com.pk|language=en-US|access-date=10 October 2017}}
Agha continued to make his name and represented Pakistan Academy Team against South Africa during its tour to Pakistan in 2005{{Cite web|url=http://www.pcb.com.pk/match_detail.php?match_id=11366|title=Pakistan Cricket Academy v South Africa Academy: Pakistan Cricket Academy vs South Africa Academy at Lahore {{!}}Cricket Scorecard {{!}} Live Results {{!}} PCB|website=www.pcb.com.pk|language=en-US|access-date=10 October 2017}} and PCB XI against the touring Leicestershire County Team in 2005.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pcb.com.pk/match_detail.php?match_id=10739|title=Pakistan Cricket Board XI v Leicestershire: Pakistan Cricket Board XI vs Leicestershire at Sheikhupura {{!}}Cricket Scorecard {{!}} Live Results {{!}} PCB|website=www.pcb.com.pk|language=en-US|access-date=10 October 2017}}
Professional career
Professional awards
| class="wikitable"
|+Awards as a Player !Tournament !Year !Achievement !Ref |
| National Bank of Pakistan Patron's Cup 2002/03
|2003 |Player of the Match |
| ABN-AMRO Twenty-20 Cup 2005/06
|2006 |Player of the Match |
| Fielding in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2005/06
|2006 |Best Fielder |
| Northern Bank Senior Cup
|2008 |Best Bowler of the Tournament |
| Faysal Bank One Day National Cup Division One 2010/11
|2011 |Player of the Match |
| Senior Cup (Ireland)
|2012 |Player of the Match |
Coaching career
On June 30, 2021, PCB appointed Agha Sabir as a head coach for CCA Karachi Zone 1 side for the inter city tournament. {{Cite web |date=2014-01-10 |title=Central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh CCA coaches for inter-city tournament announced |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/central-punjab-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-sindh-cca-coaches-for-inter-city-tournament-announced.html |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web |date=2014-01-10 |title=Level 3 coaching course begins on Thursday |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/level-3-coaching-course-begins-on-thursday.html |access-date=2023-06-02 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web |date=2014-01-10 |title=Regional Coaches for 2023-24 domestic season announced |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/regional-coaches-for-2023-24-domestic-season-announced.html |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US}} Karachi Whites clinched the Quaid-e-Azam trophy title 2023-24.{{Cite web |date=2014-01-10 |title=Karachi Whites beat Faisalabad to win Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24 |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/news-detail/karachi-whites-beat-faisalabad-to-win-quaid-e-azam-trophy-2023-24.html |access-date=2023-11-10 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US}}
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. {{Cite web |date=2014-01-10 |title=Pakistan U19 squad announced for UAE tour |url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-u19-squad-announced-for-uae-tour.html |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=www.pcb.com.pk |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
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