Pakistan’s cricket history is enriched with fast bowlers and Naseem Shah could be its newest hero at only 16 years of age! Naseem Shah is the newest addition to the test squad in the matches being played against Australia and his test debut has had the internet loving him!
The 16 year old is the youngest male cricketer to play a maiden Test on Australian soil and the internet is full of praise!
https://twitter.com/mansoorbmk/status/1197709585252937732?s=19
Many were calling it a dream debut:
Naseem Shah was hugged by Wasim Akram this morning, he was given a debut cap by his hero WAQAR YOUNIS. Now, standing tall in Gabba with the bat. Uff what a day for a 16-year-old boy from Lower Dir. (He shed more tears in last 10 days than in his whole life). dream debut.
— Umar Farooq Kalson (@kalson) November 21, 2019
May have been a dream debut but it was a very emotional one:
https://twitter.com/Kamrann_/status/1197420600513454080?s=19
His bowling speeds had people impressed:
Sixteen-year-old Naseem Shah's first over speeds (in km/h):
145.3, 147.6, 143.9, 144.4, 147.0, 147.7. #AUSvPAK#NaseemShah pic.twitter.com/bdH1cbYu6u
— Hammad 🇵🇸 (@hammadt2001) November 22, 2019
Some were calling him the new speed gun from Pakistan:
Naseem Shah – New speed gun from pakistan 🔥#AUSvPAK #NaseemShah pic.twitter.com/FMOnJ42yjC
— Cricket Anari (@cricketanari) November 22, 2019
He caught the eye of the international journalists as well:
I've never been more excited to follow the journey of a new test cricket career.
16-year-old Naseem Shah makes his debut for Pakistan vs Australia today, and only days after his mother passed away.
He bowls express speed, and has the heart of a lion!https://t.co/5Ws326Zy7W
— CJ Werleman (@cjwerleman) November 20, 2019
Many fans shared how they had only woken up at 5am to see him bowl:
https://twitter.com/AroobaChoudhary/status/1197728788525801472?s=19
https://twitter.com/CricketSaish237/status/1197685543800168448?s=19
He had the spectators gripped with his very first ball at 91.7mph:
Naseem Shah, remember the name.
The 16-year-old's first ball in Test cricket is an eye-watering 91.7 mph 🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/18byxyKmY2
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) November 22, 2019
Naseem Shah’s first over in Test cricket. Nearly all deliveries at 90 miles/hours. The last one at 91.77. Exciting to watch. #AusvPak
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) November 22, 2019
Everyone was talking about the potential he has:
https://twitter.com/Sardarspeaks/status/1197704387088584704?s=19
He reminded some of Shoaib Akhtar in his earlier days:
His way of stalking in the eyes of @davidwarner31 after couple of deadly bouncers is just amazing 😍 reminds me the era of great @shoaib100mph #NaseemShah on🔥
— ع م ی ® 🇵🇰 (@imumairkhan95) November 22, 2019
His confidence spoke for itself:
The staredown! 👀
Shah sending down some 🔥 to Warner – no shortage of confidence there.
AUS 0/53 | #AUSvPAK live blog: https://t.co/Z6KCE3SReF#NaseemShah #Warner #chinmusic pic.twitter.com/zZC95Kbsuo
— News Cricket (@NewsCorpCricket) November 22, 2019
People were also lauding him for th fact that he was on the field soon after his mother’s passing away:
https://twitter.com/iemkhaan/status/1197419079826628608?s=19
And while somscepticaleptical about his age, many reminded them how this was not a game of underage cricket:
This isn't underage cricket. It doesn't matter how old he is. Just enjoy watching him bowl rockets please. #NaseemShah
— Daniel Beswick (@DGBeswick1) November 22, 2019
Some had advice for him:
#NaseemShah has to learn quickly
Speed alone won't get him wickets at this level
It's pitching the ball in the right places
its variation and guile
A lot to learn and very quickly otherwise AUS may make 240 without loss #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/495AHAUwuH— Mission Daily Updates (@Mishi827) November 22, 2019
People were predicting a bright future for him:
https://twitter.com/get2najeeb/status/1197703976222908419?s=19
What do you think about this young boy doing wonders on the field? Let us know in the comments below!