Manzoor Elahi
Birth date15 April 1963 (age 63)
Birth placeSahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan
FamilySaleem Elahi (brother),
Zahoor Elahi, (brother)
Babar Manzoor (son)
CountryPakistan
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
Internationaltrue
Internationalspan1984–1995
Testdebutdate24 October
Testdebutyear1984
TestdebutagainstIndia
Testcap101
Lasttestdate15 February
Lasttestyear1995
LasttestagainstZimbabwe
Odidebutdate12 October
Odidebutyear1984
OdidebutagainstIndia
Odicap49
Lastodidate26 February
Lastodiyear1995
LastodiagainstZimbabwe
Columns2
Column 1Test
Matches 16
Runs 1123
Bat avg 115.37
100s/50s 10/1
Top score 152
Deliveries 1444
Wickets 17
Bowl avg 127.71
Fivefor 10
Tenfor 10
Best bowling 12/38
Catches/stumpings 17/
Column 2ODI
Matches 254
Runs 2741
Bat avg 222.45
100s/50s 20/1
Top score 250*
Deliveries 21,743
Wickets 229
Bowl avg 243.51
Fivefor 20
Tenfor 20
Best bowling 23/22
Catches/stumpings 221/–
Date4 February
Year2017
Sourcehttp://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/41262.html CricInfo

Manzoor Elahi (Urdu:منظور الہی; born 15 April 1963) is a Pakistani cricket coach and former cricketer.[1][2] Considered a hard-hitting batsman and a medium-pacer bowler, Elahi appeared in six Test matches and 54 One Day Internationals for Pakistan national cricket team from 1984 to 1995.[3][4] Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan described him as "perhaps the hardest hitter of the cricket ball in the world."[5]

Early life and family

Manzoor Elahi was born in Sahiwal, Punjab in 1963.[3][6] His two brothers, Zahoor Elahi and Saleem Elahi have also played for Pakistan.[7][8]

His daughter, Sania Kamran, remained a member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab during the 2018-2023 tenure.[9][10][11]

Cricket career

Elahi’s Test career was brief despite spanning more than a decade (1984–1995): he appeared in six matches, concluding with a game in which he registered two ducks and took two wickets; he was not selected for Tests thereafter.

His One Day International career was more eventful. He debuted in ODIs against India with a Player of the Match performance, contributing 36 runs and two wickets in a Pakistan victory. In December 1986, after India were dismissed for 144 in a 45-over match, Pakistan slipped to 65 for 6 before Elahi’s 50 from 54 balls helped secure a three-wicket win. Later, in an ODI at Perth chasing 274 against Australia, Pakistan recovered from 129 for 6 through a partnership featuring Asif Mujtaba and Elahi; although Elahi was dismissed, Mujtaba completed the chase with one ball remaining.[12]

Post-retirement

After his retirement, Elahi has been involved in various roles, including as a senior cricketer, national selector, and trial selector. In 2002, he was appointed as the selector by Pakistan Cricket Board for selecting a team through trials for the Under-15 Asia Cup.[13] Still in 2002, Elahi was named as the captain of Lahore City Cricket Association Blues.[14]

In 2006, he played for Pakistan Senior Cricket Board team in a series against touring Indian cricket team.[15]

In 2008, Pakistan Cricket Board appointed him as a selector in Multan region for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.[16] Two years later, in 2010, Elahi was appointed as a member of women's selection committee.[17] In the same year, he also coached Lahore Eagles.[18] For a brief period, he played for Porthill Park in the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire League.[19]

In 2016, Elahi was selected as batting consultant for Pakistan national women's cricket team.[20] During the same year, he shown his intention, by submitting an application, to become the head coach of Pakistan cricket team.[21][22]

In 2019, Elahi served as the assistant coach for the Northern cricket team.[23][24]

References

  1. ^ "PCB names academy after Inzamam". DAWN.COM. December 9, 2016.
  2. ^ Alvi, Sohaib (May 17, 2015). "Welcome to Pakistan, Zimbabwe!". DAWN.COM
  3. ^ Paracha, Nadeem F. (May 4, 2017). "Tense moments of 1987: how Pakistan won its first-ever Test series in India". DAWN.COM
  4. ^ Yusuf, Imran (July 2, 2009). "Pakistan's all-time Twenty20 XI". DAWN.COM. Archived from the original on 1 June 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  5. ^ Paracha, Nadeem F. (January 23, 2014). "Great Pakistan cricket captains (and then some)". DAWN.COM
  6. ^ "نیشنل ہیروز کا شہر اور سلیم الہی". Hamariweb.com Articles. March 23, 2023.
  7. ^ "Cricketing Dynasties: The Twenty Two Families of Pakistan's Test Cricket – Part 5". The News International
  8. ^ "Adnan set for Test debut against SA today". DAWN.COM. November 12, 2010.
  9. ^ "تحریک انصاف میں اگر ہوں تو میرٹ کی وجہ سے ہوں:ممبر پنجاب اسمبلی ثانیہ کامران". January 28, 2022. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Fortune smiles on rich ladies, workers also not ignored". The Nation. June 21, 2018.
  11. ^ "Punjab Assembly | Members - Members' Directory". www.pap.gov.pk
  12. ^ "Manzoor Elahi profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  13. ^ "Schedule for U-15 trials announced". DAWN.COM. October 3, 2002.
  14. ^ "Manzoor and Tariq to skipper LCCA teams". DAWN.COM. December 3, 2002.
  15. ^ "Team named for 2nd match". DAWN.COM. April 25, 2006.
  16. ^ "Trials for regional teams from Wednesday". DAWN.COM. December 1, 2008.
  17. ^ "No woman in women`s selection committee". DAWN.COM. March 5, 2010.
  18. ^ Yaqoob, Mohammad (October 5, 2010). "PCB unveils details of National Twenty20 Cup". DAWN.COM
  19. ^ "Stokistan". The Cricket Monthly
  20. ^ Jamal, Nasir (December 22, 2015). "Footprints: Women's cricket centre stage". DAWN.COM
  21. ^ "منظور الہی نے ہیڈ کوچ کیلئے درخواست جمع کرادی". www.suchtv.pk
  22. ^ "سابق ٹیسٹ کرکٹر منظور الہٰی کا ہیڈ کوچ کے لیے درخواست دینے کا فیصلہ". April 8, 2016.
  23. ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Sports (September 4, 2019). "Squads unveiled for revamped domestic season". DAWN.COM
  24. ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Sports (August 21, 2020). "Ex-Pakistan legend Yousuf hired at National High Performance Centre as batting coach". DAWN.COM

Further reading

  • Samiuddin, Osman (2015). The Unquiet Ones: A History of Pakistan Cricket