Amir Elahi

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Amir Elahi
Pakistan (Pak)
Amir Elahi
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
Last Test: 12 December 1952
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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.

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