AZHAR MAHMOOD

Azhar Mahmood – profile, career and stats

Azhar Mahmood is a former Pakistani all-rounder and coach of the national cricket team.

Mahmood was part of the squad which finished as runners-up at the 1999 Cricket World Cup.

In 2001, Wisden included Azhar Mahmood’s innings of 132 against South Africa at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban in 1997-1998 as the eighth-best Test Innings of All Time in the list of Wisden 100.

Mahmood has also coached Pakistan in the bowling department from 2016 to 2019.  He was also appointed Pakistan’s head coach on a temporary basis for their series against New Zealand at home.

Azhar Mahmood has also coached Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) franchises Karachi Kings (KK), and Multan Sultans (MS). He was appointed as head coach of Islamabad United (IU) for their 7th season. Ahead of IU’s 2024 season, he was made their bowling coach and removed from the position of head coach.

What is the full name of Azhar Mahmood?

Azhar Mahmood Sagar.

When and where was Azhar Mahmood born?

February 28, 1975, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

Who is the wife of Azhar Mahmood?

Ebba Mahmood.

Who is the favourite cricketer of Azhar Mahmood?

Imran Khan.

When did Azhar Mahmood play his first international match?

Azhar Mahmood played his first ODI in 1996 against India and he played his first Test in 1997 against South Africa.

When did Azhar Mahmood play his last international match?

Azhar Mahmood played his last Test in 2001 against England and in 2007 he played his last ODI against Ireland.

What was the role of Azhar Mahmood in the Pakistani team?

Azhar Mahmood’s playing role in the national team was of an all-rounder.

How many Tests did Azhar Mahmood play how many wickets did he take and runs did he score in them?

Azhar Mahmood played 21 Tests and scored 900 runs in them at an average of 30. He took 39 wickets at an average of 35.94.

How many ODIs did Azhar Mahmood play how many wickets did he take and runs did he score in them?

Azhar Mahmood played 143 ODIs and scored 1521 at an average of 18.10 and he took 123 at an average of 39.13 with three five-wicket hauls.