Sohail Tanvir Biography

Sohail Tanvir is a famous Pakistani Former Cricketer, who was born on Dec 12, 1984 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Find Sohail Tanvir age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Sohail Tanvir’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Sohail Tanvir

Sohail Tanvir is a former Pakistani cricketer. He is famous as a left-arm fast-medium bowler with a unique wrong-footed action. This style confuses even high-performing batters. He also bats left-handed and can bowl spin. He started in domestic cricket and joined Pakistan's team in 2007 for the T20 World Cup. He played 2 Tests, 62 ODIs, and 57 T20Is. He took 5 wickets in Tests, 71 in ODIs, and 54 in T20Is. About Sohail Tavir IPL career, he took 22 wickets for the Rajasthan Royals and helped them win. His best was 6/14. He played in many global T20 leagues. According to Sohail Tanvir biography, he is now retired, but his skills inspire others.

Sohail Tanvir Age

Sohail Tanvir was born on December 12, 1984. Currently, he is 41 years old. He started playing cricket at a young age. He made his debut for Pakistan when he was 22. Over the years, he faced injuries but kept playing. At 41, he still takes part in some cricket leagues. His age has not stopped him from staying fit.

Sohail Tanvir Height

Sohail Tanvir is tall for a cricketer. His height is 6 feet 5 inches, or 1.96 meters. This helps him get extra bounce in his bowling. Batters find it hard to face his deliveries because of his height. He uses his long arms to bowl faster, which also aids him in fielding.  

Sohail Tanvir Fastest Ball

Sohail Tanvir’s fastest recorded bowling speed was over 140 km/h (87 mph), and at times he even clocked around 145 km/h, which is very fast for a swing-bowling left-arm pacer.⁠ He did not focus only on speed, choosing control and swing so he could bowl tricky deliveries that surprise batsmen. His ability to combine pace and movement made him effective in many matches.

Sohail Tanvir Career Highlights

Sohail Tanvir had many great moments in cricket. In the 2008 IPL, he took 22 wickets and won the Purple Cap. His best spell was 6 for 14 against Chennai. He helped Rajasthan Royals win the title. In 2009, he won the T20 World Cup with Pakistan. He took a famous wicket of Rahul Dravid on his Test debut. In CPL 2014, he scored a 50 in 18 balls. He took 5 for 3 in CPL 2017.

Sohail Tanvir Dates Joined and Teams

Sohail Tanvir joined Pakistan's team in 2007. His T20I debut was on September 14, 2007, against India. Tanvir’s ODI debut was on October 18, 2007, against South Africa. The test debut was November 22, 2007, against India. He played for Rawalpindi from 2004 to 2019. He joined Rajasthan Royals in 2008. Other teams include the Multan Sultans from 2018 to 2021, the Quetta Gladiators from 2018 to 2022, the Guyana Amazon Warriors from 2016 to 2018, and the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots from 2015 to 2020. In 2025, he joined the Chitwan Rhinos in the Nepal Premier League. 

Sohail Tanvir IPL Career

Sohail Tanvir played in the IPL in 2008. He joined the Rajasthan Royals for $100,000. He took 22 wickets in 11 matches, which made him the top wicket-taker. He won the first Purple Cap award, and his best performance was 6 for 14 against Chennai Super Kings. He helped his team win the IPL title.

Sohail Tanvir Wife

Sohail Tanvir wife name is Komal Khan. They got married in 2011. She is his second wife. His first wife was Nosheen Agha. Komal often appears in photos with him, and they have a son named Muhammad Bin Sohail. The family maintains a private life away from the media.

Sohail Tanvir Retirement

Sohail Tanvir retired from international cricket in March 2023. He announced it during Legends League Cricket. His last international match was in 2017. He played his final T20I against the West Indies. In 2025, he still plays in leagues like the Nepal Premier League and mentors young players now.