Naseem Shah

Naseem Shah
Nationality: Pakistan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Date of Birth: 2003-02-15 Age: 22

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Naseem Shah is a Pakistani cricket player who has captivated fans and experts alike with his exceptional talent and outstanding performances on the field.
Born on February 15, 2003, in Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Naseem Shah's journey from a small town to representing his country at the highest level is nothing short of remarkable.

At a young age, Naseem caught the attention of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, a department not known for producing cricketing stars.
His natural ability, along with his whippy action and ability to generate pace effortlessly, set him apart from his peers in the highly competitive world of Pakistani fast bowling.
As a result, he made his first-class debut for the department at the tender age of 15.

Naseem's incredible rise continued when he received his maiden Test cap for Pakistan against Australia in Brisbane.
However, his joy was tempered by tragedy as he lost his mother just before his international debut.
Despite facing such a heartbreaking setback, Naseem displayed immense mental strength and proved his mettle on the cricket field.

In only his second Test match, Naseem became the youngest fast bowler in the history of the game to take a five-wicket haul.
This remarkable achievement came against Sri Lanka in Karachi, marking the beginning of a record-breaking career.
In his third Test against Bangladesh, Naseem accomplished an extraordinary feat by becoming the youngest player ever to secure a Test match hat-trick.

While Naseem's talent and potential were undeniable, his young body struggled to withstand the physical demands of generating extreme speeds.
Consequently, he experienced a series of injuries that initially impacted his performance and ultimately sidelined him from the game for over a year.
However, true to his resilient nature, Naseem made a strong comeback during the third Test against Australia in Lahore in March 2022.
Despite the extended break, his pace remained intact, and he showed no signs of the injuries that plagued him.

Not content with excelling in Tests alone, Naseem has also proven himself as a formidable white-ball player.
Although he had never played a white-ball international until recently, he seized the opportunity to showcase his skills in Shaheen Afridi's absence.
In his debut T20I, Naseem dismissed key Indian batsman KL Rahul and toyed with the likes of Virat Kohli, exemplifying his potential and versatility.
Further impressive performances in the Asia Cup only enhanced his reputation as a rising star.

At just 19 years of age, it is easy to forget that Naseem Shah is still in the early stages of his career.
With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, he has the chance to return to where his international journey began and demonstrate how far he has come and how much farther he can go.
Naseem's dedication, determination, and immense talent promise a bright future for this young sensation, and fans eagerly await his continued success on the cricket field.

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	50s	6s	4s
ODI	28	18	6	229	51	12.72	270	84.81	1	12	14
FC	18	27	8	144	33	5.33	457	31.51	0	8	15
T20	49	41	16	161	27	3.93	150	107.33	0	8	15
4day	1	2	0	26	19	13.00	50	52.00	0	1	3
T20I	18	11	4	51	16	4.64	46	110.87	0	3	4

Format	Mat	Inns	Wkts	Runs	Overs	Ave	Econ	Wide	NoBall	4w	5w
ODI	31	29	54	1301	248	24.09	5.25	70	10	2	2
FC	20	33	62	2108	566.7	34.00	3.72	23	53	3	1
T20	88	88	94	2617	326	27.84	8.03	111	17	3	1
4day	1	1	1	41	11	41.00	3.73	0	1	0	0
T20I	30	29	25	867	108.1	34.68	8.02	36	4	0	0

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