Sohail Tanvir

Cricketer

Pakistani Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth12/12/1984
Age41 years
BirthplaceRawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

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Bio/Wiki

Other nameSohail Tanveer
Real nameSohail Malik

Physical Stats & More

Height190 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

Age (as of 2023)39 Years
ReligionIslam
Caste/TribeKaira Gujjar tribe

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateSecond Marriage: 10/10/2011

Family

FatherMohammad Tanvir
MotherName
SiblingsAmjad Tanvir
SpouseFirst Wife: Nosheen Agha, Second Wife: Komal Khan
Children
  • Muhammad Bin Sohail, Ahmad Sohail, Mustafa Bin Sohail (all three from his second wife Komal Khan)
  • Shah Bano (from his first wife Nosheen Agha)

Career

Batting StyleLeft-hand Bat
Bowling StyleLeft-arm Medium Fast
ODI Debut18/10/2007 vs South Africa at Lahore
T20I Debut14/09/2007 vs India at Durban
Test Debut22/11/2007 vs India at Delhi
IPL Debut26/04/2008 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Test Matches2
ODI Matches62
T20I Matches57
Test Wickets5
ODI Wickets71
T20I Wickets54
IPL Wickets22
IPL Best Figures6/14

Favourites

CricketerWasim Akram
ColourBlack

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sohail Tanvir, a former Pakistani cricketer, specialized as a bowler.
2. He gained recognition for his exceptional performances in Twenty20 cricket.
3. Tanvir was part of the victorious Pakistan team in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 Championship.
4. He was raised in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
5. His cricket career commenced in 2004 with Rawalpindi.
6. Tanvir has represented various domestic and international cricket teams.
7. In 2008, he made history by winning the first Purple Cap in the Indian Premier League with Rajasthan Royals.
8. Occasionally, Tanvir showcased skills in left-arm orthodox spin bowling.
9. He has faced controversies and criticism for his behavior and remarks.
10. Tanvir's first wife, Nausheen Agha, accused him of making death threats in a complaint.
11. He has appeared on television and reality shows.
12. He took the wicket of Rahul Dravid on his Test debut against India in Delhi in 2007.
13. He played for Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural IPL for $100,000 and helped them win the title.
14. He has participated in various global T20 leagues including CPL, BPL, and County Championship for Hampshire.
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