Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Naseem Shah

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Naseem Shah made an impact.

Naseem Shah is a Pakistani international cricketer who debuted for Pakistan in November 2019 at the young age of 16. He quickly gained recognition as a talented fast bowler. In December 2019, he became the second youngest bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a Test match, also being the youngest pace bowler to achieve this feat. He continued to make headlines in February 2020 when he became the youngest bowler to take a hat-trick in a Test match, establishing himself as a promising talent in international cricket.

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September 2018: First-Class Debut

On September 1, 2018, Naseem Shah made his first-class debut for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

October 2018: List A Debut

On October 16, 2018, Naseem Shah made his List A debut for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup.

September 2019: Named in Central Punjab's Squad

In September 2019, Naseem Shah was named in Central Punjab's squad for the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament.

October 2019: Named in Pakistan's Test Squad Against Australia

In October 2019, Naseem Shah was named in Pakistan's Test squad for their series against Australia.

October 2019: Called up to Pakistan Test Team

In October 2019, Naseem Shah, at the age of 16, was called up to the Pakistan cricket team for their Test series against Australia.

October 2019: Named as Player to Watch

In October 2019, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) named Naseem Shah as one of the six players to watch ahead of the 2019–20 National T20 Cup tournament. He also made his Twenty20 debut on October 13, 2019, for Central Punjab in the 2019–20 National T20 Cup.

November 2019: International Debut

In November 2019, Naseem Shah made his international debut for Pakistan against Australia, becoming the ninth-youngest player to debut in Test cricket.

November 2019: Test Debut Against Australia

In November 2019, Naseem Shah played in the three-day warm-up match for Pakistan against Australia A. He also made his Test debut for Pakistan, against Australia, on November 21, 2019.

December 2019: Youngest Pace Bowler to Take Five-Wicket Haul

In December 2019, during the second Test match against Sri Lanka, Naseem Shah became the second youngest bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a Test match, and also the youngest pace bowler to achieve this feat.

2019: Played for Quetta Gladiators

In 2019, Naseem Shah began playing for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League.

January 2020: Withdrawn from U19 Cricket World Cup Squad

In January 2020, Naseem Shah was withdrawn from Pakistan's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup due to his impressive start in Test cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) clarified that it was due to cricketing reasons, not age concerns.

February 2020: Youngest Bowler to Take Hat-Trick

In February 2020, during the first Test against Bangladesh, Naseem Shah became the youngest bowler to take a hat-trick in a Test match.

May 2020: Awarded Central Contract by PCB

In May 2020, the PCB awarded Naseem Shah a central contract ahead of the 2020–21 season.

June 2020: Named in Pakistan's Squad for England Tour

In June 2020, Naseem Shah was named in a 29-man squad for Pakistan's tour to England during the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 2020: Named in Pakistan's Squad for New Zealand Tour

In November 2020, Naseem Shah was named in Pakistan's 35-man squad for their tour to New Zealand.

September 2021: Crucial Wickets in CPL Final

On September 15, 2021, Naseem Shah took the crucial two wickets in the final of the 2021 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), helping St Kitts and Nevis Patriots register their first CPL title.

October 2021: Named in Pakistan Shaheens Squad for Sri Lanka Tour

In October 2021, Naseem Shah was named in the Pakistan Shaheens squad for their tour of Sri Lanka.

January 2022: Signed by Gloucestershire County Cricket Club

In January 2022, Naseem Shah was signed by Gloucestershire County Cricket Club to play in domestic tournaments during the first half of the 2022 season in England.

April 2022: Bought by Welsh Fire

In April 2022, Naseem Shah was bought by the Welsh Fire for the 2022 season of The Hundred, also in England. However, he was later ruled out due to a shoulder injury.

August 2022: ODI Debut Against Netherlands

In August 2022, Naseem Shah was named in Pakistan's ODI squad for their tour of the Netherlands. He made his ODI debut on August 16, 2022, for Pakistan, against the Netherlands, and also took his maiden wicket in ODIs.

August 2022: T20I Debut Against India

Later in August 2022, Naseem Shah was named in Pakistan's T20I squad for the 2022 Asia Cup. He made his T20I debut on August 28, 2022, against India.

September 2022: Named in T20I Squad for England Tour

In September 2022, Naseem Shah was named in Pakistan's T20I squad for England's tour of Pakistan.

September 2022: Sixes Against Afghanistan

On September 7, 2022, Naseem Shah made history by delivering 2 sixes against Afghanistan to save Pakistan from a defeat and help qualify for the finals.

October 2022: Named in T20I Squad for Tri-Series and World Cup

In October 2022, Naseem Shah was named in Pakistan’s T20I squad for the Tri-Series in New Zealand. Later in October, Naseem was named in Pakistan's T20i squad for the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He helped Pakistan qualify for the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Final.

November 2022: Named in Test Squad for England Tour, Ruled Out Due to Injury

In November 2022, Naseem Shah was named in Pakistan's Test squad for England's tour of Pakistan. However, after the first match, Naseem suffered a shoulder injury that ruled him out of the series.

December 2022: Named in Test Squad for New Zealand Tour

In December 2022, Naseem Shah was named in Pakistan’s Test squad for New Zealand's tour of Pakistan.

January 2023: Second Fifer in ODIs

In January 2023, Naseem Shah was also named in the ODI squad for New Zealand's tour of Pakistan and took his second fifer in ODIs and a consecutive fifer in the first ODI against New Zealand.