Amir Elahi
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Amir Elahi Pakistan (Pak) |
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Batting style | Right-handed batsman (RHB) | |
Bowling type | Right-arm Leg break (LBG) | |
Tests | First-class | |
Matches | 6 | 125 |
Runs scored | 82 | 2562 |
Batting average | 10.25 | 16.85 |
100s/50s | -/- | -/3 |
Top score | 47 | 96 |
Balls bowled | 400 | 24822 |
Wickets | 7 | 513 |
Bowling average | 35.42 | 25.77 |
5 wickets in innings | - | 30 |
10 wickets in match | - | 6 |
Best bowling | 4/134 | 8/94 |
Catches/stumpings | -/- | 67/- |
Test debut: 12 December 1947 |
Amir Elahi (Urdu: عامر الہی) pronunciation (born September 1 , 1908) is one of the fourteen cricketers who have played Test cricket for more than one country. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, he played one Test for India at a time when Pakistan did not have Test match cricket status. After Pakistan acquired Test match status in 1952-3, he played 5 Tests for Pakistan as a leg break googly bowler with modest success. He also had the distinction of being cap #1 amongst Pakistan Test cricketers
He died in Karachi, Pakistan on December 28, 1980.