Naseem Shah is a Pakistani cricketer who is known for his fast bowling abilities. He was born on February 15, 2003, in Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Naseem Shah comes from a humble background and grew up in a small village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He started playing cricket at a very young age and honed his skills under the guidance of his father.
Career
Naseem Shah made his debut for the Pakistan Under-16 team in 2016 and impressed with his performances. He was soon picked for the Pakistan Under-19 team and made his debut against Australia in December 2018. Naseem Shah caught the attention of the cricketing world when he became the youngest cricketer to take a hat-trick in a first-class match. He achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and 359 days while playing for the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL)
in 2019.
In November 2019, Naseem Shah was included in the Pakistan Test squad for their series against Australia. He made his Test debut in the series and became the youngest player ever to play a Test match for Pakistan. Naseem Shah also became the youngest fast bowler to take a five-wicket haul in Test cricket. He achieved this feat against Sri Lanka in December 2019.
Naseem Shah has continued to impress with his performances and has established himself as one of the top fast bowlers in Pakistan. He was also named in the squad for the 2020 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he played a crucial role in helping Pakistan reach the semi-finals.
Personal Life
Naseem Shah is known for his humble and down-to-earth personality. He comes from a large family and has six siblings. Naseem Shah is also a devout Muslim and often speaks about his faith in interviews.
Controversies
Naseem Shah has been involved in a few controversies during his short career. In December 2020, he was withdrawn from the Pakistan squad for the first Test against New Zealand after breaching the bio-secure bubble protocols. He was caught on camera mingling with fans outside the team hotel in Christchurch.
Conclusion
Naseem Shah is a talented fast bowler who has made a name for himself in a short period of time. He has already achieved several milestones and has the potential to become one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. Despite his young age, Naseem Shah has shown maturity on the field and has become an inspiration for young cricketers in Pakistan.
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