Naseem Shah, the Pakistani professional cricketer, has emerged as a promising pace bowler, representing his country in the challenging test match format. Born with a knack for delivering precise and impactful performances, Naseem has made significant strides in both domestic and international cricket.
Becoming the ninth-youngest player to make their debut in Test cricket
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
Nationality
Pakistani
Religion
Islam
Naseem Shah’s Net Worth
Salary
Not Known
Net Worth
$1.5 Million Approx
Height, Weight, and Color
Height in cm
17 cm
Height in Meters
1.7 m
Height in Feet Inches
5 feet 7 inches
Weight
78 kg
171 lbs
Body Type
Athletic
Body Measurement
38-33-14 inches
Waist Size
33 inches
Shoe Size
9 (US)
Eye Colour
Dark Brown
Hair Colour
Dark Brown
Naseem Shah’s Family and Relatives
Father
Abbas Shah
Mother
Name Not Known
Brothers
Hunain Shah, Ubaid Shah
Sisters
Not Known
Boyfriends / Girlfriends
Not Known
Marital Status
Single
Partner
Not Known
Sons
Not Known
Daughters
Not Known
Naseem Shah Education School and Colleges
Education Qualification
Not Known
School
Not Known
College & University
Not Known
Favorite Things Of Naseem Shah
Favorite Colour
Green
Favorite Cricketers
Wasim Akram, Umar Gul
Favorite Beverage
Tea
Favorite Food
Buttered Popcorn
Favorite TV Shows
Not Known
Favorite Movie
Not Known
Favorite Pets
Not Known
Hobbies
Not Known
Favorite Destination
United States
Interesting Facts About Naseem Shah
Naseem Shah has showcased his cricketing skills in various formats, playing for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (2018-19) and Central Punjab (2019-20–Present) in the Pakistani domestic circuit.
His foray into franchise-based T20 leagues includes representing Quetta Gladiators (2020–Present) in the Pakistan Super League.
Notably, Naseem had the rare opportunity to play domestic cricket outside Pakistan, contributing to Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in England in 2022.
Recognized for his bowling prowess, Naseem Shah earned the nickname ‘Lillee Shah’ from teammates, drawing parallels with the legendary Australian pace bowler Dennis Lillee.
The cricket prodigy gained widespread attention in October 2019 when he was selected for Pakistan’s squad for a bilateral test series against Australia.
At just 16 years and 279 days, Naseem made his test match debut in Brisbane, becoming the 9th-youngest player in history to feature in a test match.
Interestingly, all eight players preceding him in the youngest player list hailed from the Indian subcontinent, marking Naseem’s unique entry into the cricketing world.
Naseem’s standout moment came in December 2019 when he recorded a remarkable 5-wicket haul in the 2nd test against Sri Lanka, contributing to Pakistan’s series victory.
The young pace bowler became the second-youngest bowler (and the youngest pace bowler) to achieve a 5-wicket haul in a test match.
In a memorable feat in February 2020, Naseem Shah, at 16 years and 359 days, recorded a hat-trick in a test match against Bangladesh. This made him the youngest bowler to achieve a test match hat-trick and only the fifth Pakistani bowler to do so.
In January 2023, Naseem set a world record by taking the most wickets (15) after playing just four ODIs, surpassing the previous record held by Australia’s Gary Gilmour and Ryan Harris.
Unfortunately, a shoulder injury ruled Naseem out of the Asia Cup in September 2023, presenting a temporary setback in his promising career.
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