Zahoor Sheikh

Zahur Sheikh

Zahur 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.

Teams

- 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)

First-Class Career (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

ICC Trophy Career (1982-1986)

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

Notable Achievement

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.

References

https://archive.cricketireland.ie/Archive/Players/26/26929/26929.html

External links

• Zahoor Sheikh at ESPNcricinfo

https://www.pcb.com.pk/player-detail.php?action=view_profile&player_id=11933&note=&country_id=&pg=852&ipp=50&player_name=&father_name=&district=&region=&school=&address=&club=

https://archive.cricketireland.ie/Archive/Players/26/26929/26929.html