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