[1] This honor was given to him because he had earlier played Tests for India against Australia in 1947.

Before entering Test cricket, he toured England with the Indian team in 1936 and took 17 wickets at an average of 42.94.

Amir Elahi was a well-known player before the formation of Pakistan in India.

His most notable performance since becoming a citizen was against India in Madras (now Chennai) when he teamed up with Zulfiqar Ahmed to score 104 for the last wicket in which he contributed 47 runs.

Amir Elahi died at the age of 72 years and 118 days in Karachi on December 28, 1980.