Sohail Tanvir is a Pakistani former cricketer who played as a bowler for the Pakistan National Cricket Team. He gained popularity for his excellent performance in the Twenty20 format of Cricket. In 2009, Sohail was a part of the Pakistan National Cricket Team that won the ICC World Twenty20 Championship.
Wiki/Biography
Sohail Tanveer also known as Sohail Malik , was born on Wednesday, 12 December 1984 (age 39 years; as of 2023) in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 6′ 3″
Weight (approx.): 80 Kg
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest- 42″, Waist- 32″, Biceps- 14″
Family
Parents & Siblings
Sohail Tanvir’s father’s name is Mohammad Tanvir. He has a brother named Amjad Tanvir.
Sohail Tanvir with his father and son
Sohail Tanvir with his mother
Wife & Children
Sohail Tanvir got married twice. His first wife’s name is Nosheen Agha. He has a daughter named Shah Bano with his first wife. His daughter resides with Nosheen.
Sohail Tanvir’s first wife, Nosheen Agha
On 10 October 2011, Sohail got married to Komal Khan. Together, they have three sons, Muhammad Bin Sohail, Ahmad Sohail, and Mustafa Bin Sohail.
Sohail Tanvir’s wedding picture
Sohail Tanvir with his second wife, Komal Khan
Sohail Tanvir with his sons
Religion
Sohail Tanvir follows Islam.
Caste/Tribe
Sohail Tanvir belongs to the Awan tribe, a Punjabi Muslim tribe which is predominantly found in the northern, central, and western parts of Pakistani Punjab.
Cricket
Domestic
First Class
Sohail made his first-class debut on 10 October 2004 for Rawalpindi against Peshawar at Peshawar. He also represented Rawalpindi in first-class matches in 2005, 2017, and 2018. In the year 2006-2007, he played for Punjab in the first class matches. During the same time, he also represented Attock Group in a few first-class matches. Sohail has also represented Khan Research Laboratories, Federal Areas, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, and Hampshire in first-class matches. He played his last first-class match on 2 December 2019, playing for Northern against Khyber at Karachi.
T20
Sohail Tanvir made his T20 debut on 25 April 2005 for Rawalpindi Rams against Quetta Bears at Lahore. In 2008, he represented South Australia in a few T20 matches. He has also played T20 matches for the domestic teams Sylhet Royals, Lions, Hampshire, St Lucia Zouks, Somerset, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Rawalpindi, Sylhet Superstars, Karachi Kings, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Comilla Victorians, Lahore Qalandars, Sylhet Sixers, Multan Sultans, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Quetta Gladiators, Northern, Pakistan, and Kandurata Warriors. He played his last T20 match on 18 September 2022 for Northern against Khyber at Multan.
List A
Sohail Taanvir made his List A debut for Rawalpindi Rams against Zebras on 8 March 2006 at Rawalpindi. He then represented Rawalpindi Rams in List A matches from 2005 to 2007. Thereafter, he played for Khan Research Laboratories till 2009. In 2012, he joined the team of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited and played List A matches for them until 2015. He has represented many teams in List A matches including Hampshire, Rawalpindi, Baluchistan, Punjab, and Northern. He has also played a few List-A matches for Pakistan A, Federal Areas Leopards, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi, and Federal United. He played his last List A match for Northern against Khyber on 18 January 2021 at Karachi.
Sohail Tanvir playing a cricket match for Northern
International
One Day International (ODI)
Sohail Tanvir was named in the Pakistan One Day International squad for their series against South Africa in October 2007. He made his One Day International debut for Pakistan against South Africa at Lahore on 18 October 2007. In the same year, he was selected for Pakistan’s tour of India, where he played a few one-day international matches and claimed eight wickets.
Sohail Tanvir after claiming a wicket in a One Day International match
In the 2008 Asia Cup, he played his first match for Pakistan against Hong Kong in Karachi, where he scored 59 runs off 55 balls, marking his maiden ODI 50. Although Pakistan’s top order struggled to score runs against Hong Kong, Sohail partnered with Fawad Alam for 100 runs, helping Pakistan to make a respectable score of 288 runs. He then represented Pakistan in a match against Sri Lanka, where he took his first five-wicket haul. He ended at 5/48 in 10 overs. He played his last one-day international match for Pakistan against New Zealand on 17 December 2014 at Abu Dhabi.
T20 International (T20I)
Sohail Tanvir was included in Pakistan’s squad for the inaugural World Twenty20 in 2007. He replaced Shoaib Akhtar in the tournament. Sohail made his T20 International debut for Pakistan against India on 14 September 2007 at Durban. In the tournament, he played six matches and took six wickets, with best bowling figures of 3 for 31 in four overs against Australia.
Sohail Tanvir playing a T20 international match for Pakistan
Sohail got the chance to bat only in the final match of the tournament, where he hit a six in the first ball. After participating in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20, Tanvir went on a year break because of injuries. He then played the 2013-14 World Cup for Pakistan. He played his last match for Pakistan against West Indies on 1 April 2017 at Port of Spain.
Test
Sohail Tanvir was named in the Pakistan National Squad in 2007 for their Test series against India. He replaced the injured Umar Gul in the series. Sohail made his test debut on 22 November 2007 for Pakistan against India at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi (now Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Delhi). In his debut match, he claimed three wickets including the wickets of Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid. He played his last Test match on 30 November 2007 for Pakistan against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Sohail Tanvir during a Test Match
Leagues
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Sohail made his Indian Premier League debut for Rajasthan Royal against Royal Challengers Bangalore at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on 26 April 2008. He played his last IPL match for Rajasthan Royals against Chennai Super Kings at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on 1 June 2008.
Sohail Tanvir playing an IPL match for Rajasthan Royals
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
In 2011, Sohail played for Sylhet Royals in the Bangladesh Premier League. He then represented Sylhet Superstars in the 2015-16 season of the Bangladesh Premier League. A year later, he played for Comilla Victorians in the league. He has also represented Sylhet Sixers in the Bangladesh Premier League.
Sohail Tanvir while playing a cricket match for Sylhet Sixers
Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
Sohail Tanvir played for St Lucia Zouks in the 2014 season of the Caribbean Premier League. In 2015, he represented St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League. He has also played for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the CPL.
Sohail Taniv during a Caribbean Premier League match for Guyana Amazon Warriors
Pakistan Super League (PSL)
In 2015, Sohail was bagged by Karachi Kings for the Pakistan Super League. He then represented Lahore Qalandars in the 2016-17 season of the Pakistan Super League. He has also played for the Pakistan Super League franchises Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators.
Sohail Tanvir representing Quetta Gladiators in a Pakistan Super League match
Twenty20 Blast
He has played a few cricket matches for Hampshire and Somerset in the Twenty20 Blast championship.
Sohail tanvir playing a Twenty20 Blast match for Somerset
County Championship
In 2013, Sohail Tanvir represented Hampshire in the County Championship.
Sohail Tanvir bowling for Hampshire in a cricket match
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
In the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Sohail has represented many teams including Rawalpindi, Khan Research Laboratories, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, and Northern.
Miscellaneous
Some of the other cricket teams for whom Sohail Tanvir has played include Rawalpindi Under-19, Attock Refinery Limited, Pakistan Cricket Academy, Imtiaz Ahmed’s XI, Pakistan Cricket Board Patron’s XI, Brothers Union, Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman’s XI, Pakistan Cricket Board Blues, Pakistan Cricket Board Greens, Kerala Kings, City Kaitak, Edmonton Royals, Desert Riders, Qalandars, Muzzaffarabad Tigers, Asia Lions, and Texas Chargers.
Career Stats
Batting Stats
Test
- Matches: 2
- Innings: 3
- Not Outs: 0
- Aggregate: 17
- Highest Score: 13
- Average: 5.67
- 50s: 0
- 100s: 0
- Ducks: 1
- Pairs: 0
- 4s: 4
- 6s: 0
- Balls Faced: 44
- Scoring Rate: 38.64
One Day International (ODI)
- Matches: 62
- Innings: 40
- Not Outs: 11
- Aggregate: 399
- Highest Score: 59
- Average: 13.76
- 50s: 1
- 100s: 0
- Ducks: 3
- 4s: 44
- 6s: 6
- Balls Faced: 458
- Scoring Rate: 87.12
Twenty20
- Matches: 57
- Innings: 25
- Not Outs: 8
- Aggregate: 196
- Highest Score: 41
- Average: 11.53
- 30s: 1
- 50s: 0
- 100s: 0
- Ducks: 2
- 4s: 16
- 6s: 9
- Balls Faced: 164
- Scoring Rate: 119.51
Indian Premier League
- Matches: 11
- Innings: 5
- Not Outs: 2
- Aggregate: 36
- Highest Score: 13
- Average: 12
- 50s: 0
- 100s: 0
- Ducks: 0
- 4s: 3
- 6s: 1
- Balls Faced: 29
- Scoring Rate: 124.14
Bowling Stats
Test
- Matches: 2
- Balls: 504
- Maidens: 15
- Runs Conceded: 316
- Wickets: 5
- Average: 63.20
- Best – Innings: 3/83
- Best – Match: 3/109
- Economy Rate: 3.76
- Strike Rate: 100.80
One Day International (ODI)
- Matches: 62
- Balls: 2949
- Maidens: 24
- Runs Conceded: 2566
- Wickets: 71
- Average: 36.14
- 4 Wickets in Innings: 4
- 5 Wickets in Innings: 1
- Best: 5/48
- Economy Rate: 5.22
- Strike Rate: 41.54
Twenty20
- Matches: 57
- Balls: 1214
- Maidens: 3
- Runs Conceded: 1454
- Wickets: 54
- Average: 26.93
- 3 Wickets in Innings: 5
- 4 Wickets in Innings: 0
- 5 Wickets in Innings: 0
- Best: 3/12
- Economy Rate: 7.19
- Strike Rate: 22.48
Indian Premier League
- Matches: 11
- Overs: 41.1
- Balls: 247
- Maidens: 0
- Runs Conceded: 266
- Wickets: 22
- Average: 12.09
- 3 Wickets in Innings: 5
- 4 Wickets in Innings: 2
- 5 Wickets in Innings: 1
- Best: 6/14
- Economy Rate: 6.46
- Strike Rate: 11.23
Fielding Stats
Test
- Matches: 2
- Catches: 2
- Most Catches in Innings: 1
- Most Catches in Match: 1
One Day International (ODI)
- Matches: 62
- Catches: 15
- Most Catches in Innings: 2
Twenty20
- Matches: 57
- Catches: 7
- Most Catches in Innings: 1
Indian Premier League
- Matches: 11
- Catches: 4
- Most Catches in Match: 2
Television
In 2023, he appeared in the cricket special talk and game show ‘The Fourth Umpire.’ The show was aired on ARY Digital.
Sohail Tanvir on the show The Fourth Umpire
In the same year, he participated in the Pakistani reality TV show The Ultimate Muqabla 2 which aired on ARY Digital.
The Ultimate Muqabla 2
Records
T20 Internationals (T20I)
- 5th Most runs in an innings (by batting position) (41)
- 4th Highest Partnership or 9th wicket (63)
- 2nd Most Maidens in an innings (2)
Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Highest Wicket Taker in IPL 2008 (six wickets for just 14 runs)
Controversy
Accused of Giving Death Threats to His First Wife
In October 2011, Sohail Tanvir’s first wife, Nausheen Agha, filed a complaint against him at the Shalimar police station in Islamabad, accusing him of giving death threats and not providing maintenance to her and their daughter.
On-Field Clash With Ben Cutting
In 2018, Sohail Tanvir sparked controversy for making an obscene gesture with his middle finger while giving Ben Cutting a send-off after dismissing him during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match between Guyana Amazon Warriors and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Sohail was heavily criticised for his behaviour on the field.
Criticised For His Comments on Hindus and Baniyas of India
In October 2023, Sohail Tanvir received a backlash from social media users for calling the Hindus and Baniyas of India as having ‘low-level mentality’ in an interview, which went viral on the internet.
Favourites
Facts/Trivia
- Sohail Tanvir loves to travel in his leisure time.
- Sohail’s jersey number for Pakistan was 33.
Sohail Tanvir playing a cricket match
- His batting style was left-hand bat, and his bowling style was left-arm medium fast. He also bowled occasional left-arm orthodox spin.
- Sohail is very particular about his fitness and follows a strict workout regimen.
Sohail Tanvir during his workout session
- Sohail’s work is handled by Ameem Haq.
- As of 2023, he resides with his family in Islamabad, Pakistan.
- At the beginning of his career, Sohail was addressed as a ‘Pankha’ by a city selector due to his wrong-footed action during a match.
- In 2008, he became the first cricketer to win a Purple Cap in the Indian Premier League. He achieved the feat while playing a match for the franchise team Rajasthan Royals.
- In January 2023, Sohail was named in the Pakistan selection committee headed by former cricketer Kamran Akmal for domestic age-group teams. As a part of the committee, he conducted trials for the selection of the U-13, U-16 and U-19 regional and district sides.
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