The youngest player to debut in international cricket is Hasan Raza of Pakistan. He made his debut in a Test match against Zimbabwe on October 24, 1996, at the age of 14 years and 227 days.
🏏 Details of Hasan Raza's Historic Debut:
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Format: Test cricket
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Opponent: Zimbabwe
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Venue: Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Age at Debut: 14 years, 227 days
Significance of the Record:
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Hasan Raza's record as the youngest debutant in international cricket still stands.
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His debut at such a young age highlights Pakistan's approach to nurturing and introducing young talent in international cricket.
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Despite his early start, Raza's international career was relatively brief, and he primarily played domestic cricket.
Other Youngest Debutants in International Cricket:
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Nitish Kumar (Canada) — ODI debut at 14 years, 273 days.
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Aaqib Javed (Pakistan) — ODI debut at 16 years, 127 days.
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Sachin Tendulkar (India) — Test debut at 16 years, 205 days.
Hasan Raza's record remains a unique feat in cricket history, and breaking it would require an extraordinary young talent making their mark on the international stage.