Youngest players to feature in World Cup 2019

Last updated on: 15 May,2019 10:59 am

Youngest players to feature in World Cup 2019.

The Cricket World Cup 2019 is just two weeks away and here is a look at the youngest players who will feature in the mega event scheduled from May 30 to July 14 in England and Wales:

Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan)

Mujeeb Ur Rahman is an Afghanistan player who became the first male born in the 21st century to play full international cricket. He made his ODI debut at the age of 16 and is the youngest ever to take an ODI five-for.

Full name: Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Born: March 28, 2001, Khost

Current age: 18 years 48 days

Playing role: Bowler

Batting style: Right-hand bat

Bowling style: Right-arm offbreak

Ikram Ali Khil (Afghanistan)

Ikram Ali Khil – another player from Afghanistan – will be in action in the World Cup 2019. He made his international debut in March, 2019.

Full name: Ikram Ali Khil

Born: September 29, 2000

Current age: 18 years 228 days

Playing role: Wicket-keeper batsman

Batting style: Left-hand bat

Mohammad Hasnain (Pakistan)

He is Pakistan’s latest pace sensation who captured the attention of national selectors as well as cricket enthusiasts in the 2019 Pakistan Super League (PSL). Mohammad Hasnain was selected for the ODI series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in March, 2019. He can bowl at over 150 kph.

Full name: Mohammad Hasnain

Born: April 5, 2000, Hyderabad

Current age: 19 years 40 days

Playing role: Bowler

Batting style: Right-hand bat

Bowling style: Right-arm fast

Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)

Shaheen Afridi made his ODI debut for Pakistan in September, 2018. The 6-foot 6 inch left-armer can bowl at 90 mph. He also holds a central contract by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for 2018-19.

Full name: Shaheen Shah Afridi

Born: April 6, 2000, Khyber Agency

Current age: 19 years 39 days

Playing role: Bowler

Batting style: Left-hand bat

Bowling style: Left-arm medium 

Story by: Hassan Raza