Abdul Rehman (Pakistani cricketer)

Abdul Rehman
Personal information
Born (1970-01-01) 1 January 1970 (age 54)
Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium-fast
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2005/06Quetta
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 1
Runs scored 4
Batting average 4.00
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 2*
Balls bowled 150
Wickets 2
Bowling average 39.00
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 1/32
Catches/stumpings 0/–
Source: CricketArchive, 28 March 2022

Abdul Rehman (Urdu: عبدالرّحمٰن; born 1970) is a Pakistani cricket coach and former cricketer,[1][2] currently serving as the head coach of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team. He served as the interim coach of the Pakistan cricket team for a series against Afghanistan.[3][4]

Early life and education

Abdul Rehman was born in 1970 in Quetta, Baluchistan.[5] He holds a master's degree in international relations.[2]

Career

As a cricketer, Abdul Rehman represented Pakistan in a cricket match against Sri Lanka A in 1989 and against Australian Academy in 1995–96.[6]

Abdul Rehman started his coaching career in 2010-2011 cricket season.[2]

In 2017-2018 cricket season, Abdul Rehman briefly coached Pakistan A cricket team.[2]

In March 2023, Abdul Rehman was named as the head coach of the Pakistan national cricket team for the T20I series against Afghanistan.[7][8] Previously, he has worked as a coach for Peshawar Panthers and under his tenure the team won National T20 Cup in 2015 and 2016.[9] In 2017, he was the assistant coach for Peshawar Zalmi when they won the 2017 Pakistan Super League title.[9] He has also coached Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cricket team as a head coach and Multan Sultans as an assistant coach.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ "PCB announces Pakistan head coach for Afghanistan T20I series". cricketpakistan.com.pk. 14 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Abdul Rahman — a coach par excellence in domestic cricket". www.thenews.com.pk.
  3. ^ "Head coach Abdul Rehman takes over the duties of batting coach". cricketpakistan.com.pk. 22 March 2023.
  4. ^ "عبدالرحمٰن افغانستان کیخلاف سیریز کیلئے ہیڈ کوچ مقرر". jang.com.pk.
  5. ^ "Abdur Rehman Profile - Cricket Player Pakistan | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo.
  6. ^ "Peshawar's magical run | Sports | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk.
  7. ^ "Abdur Rehman to be Pakistan's head coach for Afghanistan T20Is; Umar Gul named bowling coach". ESPNcricinfo.
  8. ^ "Who will be appointed as interim head coach in absence of Arthur?". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  9. ^ a b c Ali, Mir Shabbar (15 March 2023). "Abdul Rehman named Pakistan head coach for Afghanistan series, Arthur still "work in progress"". DAWN.COM.
  10. ^ Khawaja, Qadir (21 March 2023). "Interim head coach Abdur Rehman wants to give chance to youngsters". Samaa. Retrieved 26 March 2023.