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Agha Sabir
Pakistani cricketer
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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]
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
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.[1]
Professional career
| Year | Tournaments | Teams | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | North Staffs & South Cheshire Premiere Cricket League[13] | Woore Cricket Club | England |
| 2007 | Northants Premiere League[14] | Isham Cricket Club | England |
| 2008 | Northern Bank Senior Cup[15] | Limavady Cricket Club | Ireland |
| 2010 | Ribblesdale Cricket League[16] | Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket Club | England |
| 2011 | North West Cricket Union[17] | Bready Cricket Club | Ireland |
Professional awards
| Tournament | Year | Achievement | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Bank of Pakistan Patron's Cup 2002/03 | 2003 | Player of the Match | [18] |
| ABN-AMRO Twenty-20 Cup 2005/06 | 2006 | Player of the Match | [19] |
| Fielding in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2005/06 | 2006 | Best Fielder | [20] |
| Northern Bank Senior Cup | 2008 | Best Bowler of the Tournament | [21] |
| Faysal Bank One Day National Cup Division One 2010/11 | 2011 | Player of the Match | [22] |
| Senior Cup (Ireland) | 2012 | Player of the Match | [23] |