Azhar Abbas (cricketer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 April 1975 Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium |
Azhar Abbas Haraj (Urdu: اظہر عباس ہراج ) is a Pakistani-New Zealand cricket coach and former cricketer.[1] Previously, he played for the Auckland Aces and Wellington Firebirds in State Championship.[2]
Early life and family[edit]
Azhar Abbas was born on 1 April 1975 in Khanewal, Punjab, Pakistan to a family of farmers.[3][4] At the age of 13, he moved to Lahore to complete his education.[5]
Abbas is married to Shazia; the couple has two daughters and a son, Muhammad Abbas, who plays first-class cricket for Wellington.[6] He and his wife are naturalised New Zealand citizens.[7]
Career[edit]
Abbas played most of his cricket in Pakistan. A fast bowler, he was named to a wider Pakistan squad in 1997 but did not make the final team against Sri Lanka.[8] After meeting former New Zealand cricketer, Richard Petrie, in England, Abbas joined the Karori Club in Wellington.[9] He later became cricketer-coach for Eden Roskill in 2006.[10] He is now a NZC Level 3 Cricket Coach. From 2017 to 2017, he was Bowling Coach for Auckland Aces. He is also a Founder of NZ Pace Academy.[citation needed]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket-14-year-old-batsman-muhammad-abbas-making-waves-in-auckland-cricket/6U54R43LBQZNWYWRZTBBFC2MQ4/
- ^ "Azhar Abbas". Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
- ^ https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/azhar-abbas-39295
- ^ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket-14-year-old-batsman-muhammad-abbas-making-waves-in-auckland-cricket/6U54R43LBQZNWYWRZTBBFC2MQ4/
- ^ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket-14-year-old-batsman-muhammad-abbas-making-waves-in-auckland-cricket/6U54R43LBQZNWYWRZTBBFC2MQ4/
- ^ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket-14-year-old-batsman-muhammad-abbas-making-waves-in-auckland-cricket/6U54R43LBQZNWYWRZTBBFC2MQ4/
- ^ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket-14-year-old-batsman-muhammad-abbas-making-waves-in-auckland-cricket/6U54R43LBQZNWYWRZTBBFC2MQ4/
- ^ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket-14-year-old-batsman-muhammad-abbas-making-waves-in-auckland-cricket/6U54R43LBQZNWYWRZTBBFC2MQ4/
- ^ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket-14-year-old-batsman-muhammad-abbas-making-waves-in-auckland-cricket/6U54R43LBQZNWYWRZTBBFC2MQ4/
- ^ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/cricket-14-year-old-batsman-muhammad-abbas-making-waves-in-auckland-cricket/6U54R43LBQZNWYWRZTBBFC2MQ4/
External links[edit]
- Azhar Abbas at New Zealand Cricket Players Association
Category:Naturalised citizens of New Zealand
- 1975 births
- Living people
- Pakistani cricketers
- Pakistani cricket coaches
- Pakistani emigrants to New Zealand
- Bahawalpur cricketers
- Cricketers from Khanewal
- Multan cricketers
- Pakistan Railways cricketers
- Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited cricketers
- Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited cricketers
- New Zealand cricket coaches
- New Zealand people of Punjabi descent
- Auckland cricketers
- Wellington cricketers