One of the youngest fast bowlers ever to debut for Pakistan. He is known for his whippy action, natural pace, and fearless temperament.
Naseem Shah Basic Profile
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Naseem Abbas Shah |
| Born | 15 February 2003, Mayar, Lower Dir, KP |
| Batting Style | Right‑handed |
| Bowling Style | Right‑arm fast |
| Role | Bowler |
| Relations | Hunain Shah & Ubaid Shah (brothers) |
Naseem Shah’s International Career
| Format | Debut | Last Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 21 Nov 2019 vs Australia | 26 Dec 2024 vs South Africa | Youngest Asian to take a Test hat‑trick |
| ODI | 16 Aug 2022 vs Netherlands | 5 Apr 2025 vs New Zealand | Key new‑ball bowler |
| T20I | 28 Aug 2022 vs India | 16 Nov 2024 vs Australia | Famous for last‑over heroics in the Asia Cup 2022 |
Naseem Shah Career Stats
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 20 | 60 | 5/31 | 35.13 | 3.71 |
| ODI | 34 | 60 | 5/33 | 25.92 | 5.49 |
| T20I | 33 | 29 | 3/21 | 33.10 | 8.06 |
| First‑Class | 37 | — | — | — | — |
Naseem Shah – Pakistan Under‑19 Career
Naseem represented:
- Pakistan Under‑16s
- Pakistan Under‑19s
This is explicitly listed in his ESPNcricinfo profile.
He was already bowling 140+ km/h at age 15, which led to his rapid promotion.
Why was his U‑19 career short?
- He made his First‑Class debut at age 15 for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited.
- He was selected for Pakistan’s Test squad at age 16.
- He debuted in Test cricket in Australia in 2019 at just 16 years old.
Because of this extraordinary rise, he skipped most of the usual U‑19 pathway.
Under-19 Career Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Teams | Pakistan U‑16s, Pakistan U‑19s |
| Debut in senior FC cricket | Age 15 for ZTBL |
| Reason for the short U‑19 career | Fast‑tracked to Test cricket at 16 |
| Notable fact | Youngest Asian to take a Test hat‑trick |
Career Highlights
- First-class debut at age 15 for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited
- Test hat‑trick vs Bangladesh — youngest Asian to achieve it
- Asia Cup 2022 heroics — two sixes vs Afghanistan to win a thriller
- PSL star with Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United
- Played franchise cricket in England, the West Indies, the UAE, and Bangladesh
Why Naseem Shah Stands Out
- Generates high pace effortlessly with a natural, whippy action
- Mature beyond his age — debuted in Australia at 16
- Swing + seam movement makes him lethal with the new ball
- Strong temperament in pressure situations
Naseem Shah — Family Background
Immediate Family
| Family Member | Details |
|---|---|
| Father | Abbas Shah — supportive but initially hesitant about cricket |
| Mother | Passed away in 2019, just before his Test debut (deeply affected him) |
| Brothers | Hunain Shah & Ubaid Shah — both fast bowlers; Ubaid plays for Pakistan U‑19 |
| Sisters | Multiple sisters (exact number confirmed in interviews) |
| Hometown | Mayar Jandool, Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
Family Details
1. Father — Abbas Shah
Naseem’s father initially wanted him to focus on studies, not cricket, but later supported his rise.
2. Mother’s Passing
His mother died in 2019 while he was on tour in Australia. He stayed with the team and made his Test debut days later — a moment that shaped his early career.
3. Brothers — A Fast‑Bowling Family
- Hunain Shah — right‑arm fast bowler, plays domestic cricket
- Ubaid Shah — Pakistan U‑19 fast bowler, rising star
4. Siblings
He comes from a large family, with several sisters and brothers, as confirmed by multiple sources.
Conclusion
Naseem Shah’s Under‑19 career existed — but only briefly. His pace, maturity, and early First‑Class performances pushed him straight into Pakistan’s senior setup, making him one of the rare fast bowlers to bypass a full U‑19 cycle.
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