Agha Sabir (born 8 April 1981) is a Pakistani first-class cricketer who is current batting coach at Afghanistan High Performance Center. Agha Sabir started his first-class career for Pakistan Customs. In 2005, Agha Sabir was recruited by Pakistan International Airlines 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 Pakistan International Airlines 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 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, 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.
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.
Karachi On June 30, 2021, PCB appointed Agha Sabir as head coach for CCA Karachi Zone 1 side for the inter city tournament.
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. 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.
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.
Professional career +International LeaguesYearTournamentsTeamsCountry2005North Staffs & South Cheshire Premiere Cricket League Woore Cricket ClubEngland2007Northants Premiere LeagueIsham Cricket ClubEngland2008Northern Bank Senior CupLimavady Cricket ClubIreland2010Ribblesdale Cricket LeagueRibblesdale Wanderers Cricket ClubEngland2011North West Cricket UnionBready Cricket ClubIreland
Professional awards +Awards as a Player TournamentYearAchievementRefNational Bank of Pakistan Patron's Cup 2002/032003Player of the MatchABN-AMRO Twenty-20 Cup 2005/062006Player of the MatchFielding in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Silver League 2005/062006Best FielderNorthern Bank Senior Cup2008Best Bowler of the TournamentFaysal Bank One Day National Cup Division One 2010/112011Player of the MatchSenior Cup (Ireland)2012Player of the Match
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