Pakistan has consistently produced many talented youngsters for international cricket. Recently, Nasim Shah made an international debut against Australia. He was 16 years and 279 days. But, he is not the youngest Pakistani debutant. Nasim became the sixth youngest debutant. There have been Pakistan players more youthful than 16 years. But many of them could not make their career a long one. Here, we list the top 10 Youngest Pakistani debutants in International cricket.
10. Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir is a left-arm fast bowler of Pakistan. He has taken 320+ international wickets. In December 2020, Amir retired from International cricket. Three years back, he was a vital member of the winning team of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Amir is in the tenth position on the list. He made his debut on 7th June 2009 against England at 17 years and 82 days.
9. Imran Nazir
Imran Nazir played for Pakistan from 1999 to 2012. He was an opening batsman. Imran has scored more than 2800 International runs. Imran is in the ninth position on the list. He made his International debut on 8th March 1999 against Sri Lanka at 17 years and 78 days.
8. Ata-Ur-Rehman
Ata-ur-Rehman played 13 tests and 30 ODIs between 1992 and 1996. He was an excellent right-arm medium-fast bowler with the ability to move the old ball. In his career, Ata took a total of 58 International wickets. He is in the eighth position on the list. Rehman made his International debut on 4th June 1992 against England at 17 years and 68 days.
7. Zahid Fazal
Zahid Fazal played in 9 tests and 19 ODIs from 1990 to 1995. The highlight of his career is that he was a player on the winning team of the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Fazal made 600+ International runs. Zahid is in the seventh position on the list. Zahid made his International debut against New Zealand on 6th November 1990 at 17 years and five days.
6. Khalid Hasan
Khalid Hasan played a single test for Pakistan in 1954. He was a right-arm leg spinner. At that time, Khalid was the youngest test player. He took two wickets in the match. Hasan is in the sixth position on the list. He made his International debut on 1st July 1954 against England at 16 years and 352 days.
5. Nasim-Ul-Ghani
Nasim-ul-Ghani played 29 tests and one ODI for Pakistan between 1958 and 1973. He scored over 700 International runs. At his time, Nasim was the youngest test player. He is in the fifth position on the list. Nasim made his International debut on 17th January 1958 against West Indies at 16 years and 248 days.
4. Aftab Baloch
Aftab Baloch played in two tests for Pakistan from 1969 to 1975. His highest score in first-class was 428. In addition, Aftab was the seventh batsman to score a 400. Baloch is in the fourth position on the list. Baloch made his International debut on 8th November 1969 against New Zealand at 16 years and 221 days
3. Aaqib Javed
Aaqib Javed is a former right-arm fast-medium bowler of Pakistan. He played in 22 tests and 163 ODIs between 1988 and 1998. He was a talented swing bowler. In addition, Aaqib has taken 230+ International wickets. Javed is in the third position on the list. He made his International debut on 10th December 1988 against West Indies at 16 years and 189 days.
2. Mushtaq Mohammad
Mushtaq Mohammed is a former all-rounder of Pakistan. He played in 57 tests and 10 ODIs from 1959 to 1979. Mushtaq is one of the most successful all-rounders of Pakistan. He is the only Pakistani to score a century and take five wickets in an innings in the exact test match. He achieved this feat twice. Mohammad is in the second position on the left. He made his International debut on 26th March 1959 against West Indies at 15 years and 124 days.
1. Hasan Raza
Hasan Raza was a right-handed batsman of Pakistan. He played in 7 tests and 16 ODIs from 1996 to 2005. In addition, Raza holds the world record for the youngest debutant in international cricket. He is in the top position on the list. Hasan made his International debut on 24th October 1996 against West Indies at 14 years and 227 days.
