Sohail Tanvir is a bowling all-rounder from Pakistan. In the Nepal Premier League he represented Chitwan Rhinos in Season 1 (2024) and Chitwan Rhinos in Season 2 (2025). He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad. Born on 12 December 1984 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan; a left-handed batter and left-arm medium-fast bowling all-rounder known for an unorthodox bowling action. He played for Pakistan from 2007 to 2017, appearing in 2 Tests, 62 ODIs and 57 T20Is.
He was a member of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20. He was the first Purple Cap winner in the inaugural IPL in 2008 with Rajasthan Royals, and his best figures of 6 for 14 were an IPL record for over a decade. His most extensive senior record is in ODI cricket: 62 matches, 399 runs, 71 wickets.
About Sohail Tanvir
Born on 12 December 1984 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan; a left-handed batter and left-arm medium-fast bowling all-rounder known for an unorthodox bowling action. He played for Pakistan from 2007 to 2017, appearing in 2 Tests, 62 ODIs and 57 T20Is. He was a member of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20.
He was the first Purple Cap winner in the inaugural IPL in 2008 with Rajasthan Royals, and his best figures of 6 for 14 were an IPL record for over a decade. In the NPL's inaugural match for Chitwan Rhinos he took 5/21 against Kathmandu Gurkhas — the first five-wicket haul in Nepal Premier League history — and was named player of the match. Chitwan retained him for Season 2 after he finished third on Season 1's wicket chart; Cricnepal credits him with nearly 400 career T20 wickets.
His domestic team list records Chitwan Rhinos for 2024–2025. For Season 3 (2026), Chitwan Rhinos appointed him head coach after he represented the franchise as a player in the previous two seasons.
Player details
| Full name | Sohail Tanvir |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 December 1984 |
| Birthplace | Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Playing role | Bowling all-rounder |
| Batting style | Left-handed |
| Bowling style | Left-arm medium-fast |
| NPL teams | Chitwan Rhinos — Season 1 (2024); Chitwan Rhinos — Season 2 (2025) |
Playing style and strengths
Sohail Tanvir is a left-handed bowling all-rounder who bowls left-arm medium-fast.
His ODI record underlines that role: 1 half-centuries, a best of 59 across 62 matches. With the ball his T20I figures read 54 wickets with a best of 3/12.
Sohail Tanvir’s NPL career
Sohail Tanvir’s Nepal Premier League record, season by season, as verified from league coverage and squad records.
Season 1 (2024) — Chitwan Rhinos. Named in Chitwan Rhinos' inaugural-season squad (spelled 'Sohail Tanveer' in the squad list). Took 5/21 against Kathmandu Gurkhas on 2 December 2024, the first five-wicket haul in NPL history, and 3/6 against Pokhara Avengers.
Season 2 (2025) — Chitwan Rhinos. Listed among Chitwan Rhinos' overseas signings for Season 2 and retained after finishing third on Season 1's wicket chart.
Season 3 (2026) — . Not a Season 3 playing-squad member: Chitwan Rhinos appointed him head coach for Season 3 after his two seasons as a player.
Sohail Tanvir career records
Senior career figures for Sohail Tanvir as published by Wikipedia and copied exactly from the profile summary tables; figures are not recalculated here.
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Average | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 17 | 13 | 5.66 | 0/0 | 5 | 3/83 |
| ODI | 62 | 399 | 59 | 13.75 | 0/1 | 71 | 5/48 |
| T20I | 57 | 196 | 41 | 11.52 | 0/0 | 54 | 3/12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NPL teams has Sohail Tanvir played for?
Sohail Tanvir represented Chitwan Rhinos in Season 1 (2024) and Chitwan Rhinos in Season 2 (2025) in the Nepal Premier League. He is not in a Season 3 (2026) squad.
What is Sohail Tanvir’s playing role?
He is a bowling all-rounder. He bats left-handed and bowls left-arm medium-fast.
When was Sohail Tanvir born?
Sohail Tanvir was born on 12 December 1984 in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Where is Sohail Tanvir from?
Sohail Tanvir is a cricketer from Pakistan.
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Chitwan Rhinos — the franchise page with the current squad, fixtures and results.
Related players: Alpesh Ramjani and Dawid Malan were his Chitwan Rhinos team-mates in Season 2 (2025). See the full Chitwan Rhinos squad.
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