Agha Sabir (born 8 April 1981) is a Pakistani

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er who has been part of Pakistan domestic cricket since 2001. Agha Sabir started his first-class career for

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. In 2005, Agha Sabir was recruited by

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as a professional cricketer.

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

in his second game. He ended up scoring 196 in first innings with twenty-one fours and six sixes. After his performance in the Patron's Trophy 2001/02, he was selected for Karachi region to participate in the

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, scoring 154. Agha continued to make his name and represented Pakistan Academy Team against South Africa during its tour to Pakistan in 2005 and PCB XI against the touring Leicestershire County Team in 2005.

Professional career

Professional awards

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. PCB group

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. 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. Karachi Whites clinched the Quaid-e-Azam trophy title 2023-24. Coach Sabir

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. QA 2023

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