England will make Rehan Ahmed their youngest Check cricketer on Friday as they search a whitewash within the third and last match towards Pakistan in Karachi.
Leicestershire leg-spinner Ahmed, at 18 years and 126 days, will beat the file set by Brian Shut in 1949 by 23 days. Ahmed solely made his first-class debut in Might and has performed simply three matches for his county.
‘He simply loves cricket,’ stated England captain Ben Stokes. ‘I am struggling to work out if he’s a batter or a leg-spinner, which is nice as a result of it exhibits how a lot expertise he has bought.
England will make Rehan Ahmed (above) their youngest Check cricketer on Friday
‘After we spoke about including Rehan to the squad, it was extra than simply integrating him. We had no points with choosing him if we felt it was the best choice.
‘If he performs, I do not assume it’s a case of giving caps away. Having a wrist-spinner is at all times thrilling, particularly for England, however it’s about not getting too carried away along with his potential. You’ve got nonetheless bought to nurture expertise, nonetheless thrilling it’s.’
Ahmed will possible substitute Will Jacks as the one change for England, searching for to grow to be the primary touring group to finish a 3-0 clear sweep in Pakistan.
Ben Stokes (above) stated having a wrist-spinner is at all times thrilling, particularly for England
