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Naseem Shah: Pakistan's young, sensational fast bowler with lethal swing and pace

Naseem Shah is a Pakistani cricketer who was born on February 15, 1903, in Lower Dir. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler. Shah made his international debut against Australia in November 2019 and has since played in ODI and T20I matches. His average speed is 147.5 kph. Shah’s mother passed away just a day before his maiden international cap. He has two sisters. His net worth is approximately 7.5 crore.

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Full Name
Naseem Shah
Nickname
Naseem
Place Of Birth
Lower Dir
Born
February 15, 2003
Height
5 ft 7 in (171 cm)
Eye Colour
Dark Brown
Jersey No.
71
Batting Style
Right-hand bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Fast
Zodiac Sign
Aquarius
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Role
Bowler
Country
Pakistan
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka · Super 8 Group 2 (Y3 v Y4) T20I February 28, 2026 1 1 0 0 100.00
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan · 3rd T20I T20I January 11, 2026 1 1 0 0 100.00
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants · Match 8 T20 December 8, 2025 2 3 0 0 66.67
Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders · Match 4 T20 December 5, 2025 6 3 1 0 200.00
Pakistan vs South Africa · 2nd ODI ODI November 6, 2025 6 1 0 1 600.00
Pakistan vs South Africa · 1st ODI ODI November 4, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00

Debuts In International Cricket Of Naseem Shah

  • Test – November 21 – 24, 2019 vs Australia at Brisbane
  • ODI – August 16, 2022 vs Netherlands at Rotterdam
  • T20I – August 28, 2022 vs India at Dubai (DSC)

Major Teams Represented

  • International: Pakistan
  • Domestic/PSL: Quetta Gladiators (formerly), Islamabad United
  • Other Leagues: Gloucestershire, Welsh Fire, Birmingham Phoenix, Comilla Victorians, Colombo Strikers, Desert Vipers 

Records & Achievements

  • Youngest fast bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a Test match (16 years, 307 days).
  • Youngest bowler to take a Test hat-trick.
  • Named Men’s Emerging International Cricketer of the Year (PCB Awards). 
  • Part of the Pakistan squad (Emerging player award). 

Statistics (approx. As Of Feb 2026)

  • Test: 20+ matches, 60+ wickets
  • ODI: 30+ matches, 60+ wickets
  • T20I: 30+ matches, 30+ wickets 

Favourites Of Naseem Shah

Destination United States
Food Buttered Popcorn
Colour Black

Salary Of Naseem Shah

  • Salary – Retainer Fee – INR 3.5 crore

– IPL 2022 – INR 11 crore

  • Net Worth (Approx) – 7.5 crore

FAQs About The Naseem Shah.

What is the average speed of Naseem Shah?

Naseem Shah bowled at an average speed of 147.5 kph.

How did Naseem Shah lose his mother?

Naseem Shah was only 16 and all geared up to make his international debut against Australia. But, just a day before he got his maiden international cap, Naseem’s excitement turned to agony when he was informed that his mother had passed away after a cardiac arrest.

How many sisters of Naseem Shah?

He has two sisters.

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