Amir Elahi
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| Full name | Amir Elahi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born |
1 September 1908 Lahore, Punjab, British India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died |
28 December 1980 (aged 72) Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting style | Right-handed batsman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling style | Right-arm Leg break | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 40/1) |
12 December 1947 India v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test |
12 December 1952 Pakistan v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Source: Cricinfo.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amir Elahi (Urdu: عامر الہی) 
pronunciation (1 September 1908 – 28 December 1980) was one of the fourteen cricketers who have played Test cricket for more than one country.[1] Born in Lahore, he played one Test for India. After Pakistan acquired Test match status in 1952-3, he played 5 Tests for Pakistan as a leg break googly bowler with modest success. He also had the distinction of being cap #1 amongst Pakistan Test cricketers
He died in Karachi, Pakistan on 28 December 1980.
See also
References
- ↑ "Cricinfo". ESPN Cricinfo.
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