Naseem Shah Biography: Age, Family, Test Records, PSL Price and Latest News

Naseem Shah is trending in India after his return to Pakistan’s T20I side against Sri Lanka. He took three wickets in the first match in Rawalpindi and bowled a tight final over in the second. His career started early and loudly: Test debut at 16, a hat-trick at 16, and a place in Pakistan’s pace attack ever since. This biography covers his village roots, his records and where he stands today.

Naseem Shah at a Glance

• Full name: Naseem Abbas Shah wisden
• Born: 15 February 2003 in Mayar, Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Wikipedia
• Age: 23
• Role: right-arm fast bowler wisden
• Nickname: “Lillee Shah” Wikipedia
• Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) Wikipedia

Early Life in Lower Dir

Naseem comes from a Pashtun family in Mayar Jandool, a town in the Lower Dir district. His first cricket was played with a tennis ball: he played tape-ball cricket for several years in Lower Dir and started his professional journey at 13. His family was not at first supportive: his father, Abbas Shah, was against his decision to play cricket and preferred him to concentrate on his studies. Naseem Shah +2

Fast bowling runs in the family. Wikipedia lists his younger brother Hunain Shah, a first-class fast bowler, and youngest brother Ubaid Shah, who played for Pakistan at the 2024 Under-19 World Cup. Wikipedia

First-Class Debut

He made his first-class debut for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited in the 2018-19 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. His List A debut came on 16 October 2018, and his T20 debut on 13 October 2019 for Central Punjab. He did not stay in domestic cricket for long. wisdenoutlookindia

Test Debut at 16

In October 2019 he was called up to the Pakistan team at the age of 16 for the Test series against Australia. He made his Test debut on 21 November 2019, becoming the ninth-youngest Test debutant. Senior players noticed him: his debut was well received by former fast bowler Waqar Younis and former England captain Michael Vaughan. Naseem Shah +3

Records as a Teenager

His early records are unusual. In December 2019 against Sri Lanka, at the age of 16 years and 307 days, he became the youngest fast bowler, and second-youngest of all bowlers, to take a Test five-wicket haul. Two months later, in the first Test against Bangladesh in February 2020, he became the youngest bowler to take a hat-trick in a Test match, at 16 years and 359 days. He also reached 50 Test wickets in just 17 matches. Age, Biography and Wiki +3

White-Ball Debuts

He debuted in ODIs on 16 August 2022 against the Netherlands, and in T20Is on 28 August 2022 against India. In franchise cricket, he played for Quetta Gladiators in the PSL from 2019 to 2023. In February 2026, the Rawalpindi franchise signed him for PKR 8.65 crore. naseem shah +2

Career Stats Snapshot

Format	Wickets	Five-wicket hauls
Tests	60	1
ODIs	60	2
T20Is	32	0
First-class	123	5

These numbers come from Wikipedia’s infobox, sourced to Cricinfo on 8 March 2026. The same page shows his last ODI as 14 November 2025 and his last T20I as 28 February 2026, both against Sri Lanka. They do not include this week’s matches, so update before publishing. WikipediaWikipedia

Comeback in the Sri Lanka T20Is

On 5 October, Pakistan changed its T20I leadership. Naseem returned to the T20I squad after last playing the format in February 2026. A match preview says he was returning from an injury. At the same time, Sahibzada Farhan replaced Salman Ali Agha as T20I captain. Sahibzada Farhan to lead Pakistan T20I side against Sri Lanka; Shaheen Afridi retains ODI captaincy - Sport - DAWN.COM +2

First T20I: Three Wickets

In the first T20I on 9 October, Naseem gave Pakistan an early breakthrough by removing Kusal Mendis for 1 off 2 balls with a thick edge to third man. He then bowled Dunith Wellalage with an inswinger and dismissed Lahiru Udara for 91 off 55 balls in the death overs. He finished with 3/36 from four overs, with two wickets in the 19th over. The report adds that he now has 165 T20 wickets in 160 matches. Pakistan chased down Sri Lanka’s 182 and won the match. Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights 2026: Farhan, Sadaqat Help Green Shirts Clinch Clinical Victory +3

Second T20I: Closing the Series

In the second match on 11 October, his four overs went for 28 runs without a wicket. Cricinfo’s commentary shows a mix of seam-up yorkers and back-of-the-hand slower balls in the final overs, as Pakistan clinched the series. PAK vs SL live score, PAK vs SL 2026/27: 2nd T20I (N), Rawalpindi, October 11, 2026, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan (Sahibzada Farhan 52*, Maaz Sadaqat 28*, Binura Fernando 0/14, 2nd T20I, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, October 11, 2026 +2

Bowling Style

Wisden describes him as a fiery right-hand fast bowler whose smooth, slick action is a spectacle when he is in full flow. His strengths are pace, a good inswinger and death-over yorkers. His challenge has been fitness, so this comeback matters. wisden

What Next for Naseem?

Pakistan have a busy schedule. Reports say the three T20Is are followed by a seven-match ODI tri-series with England and Sri Lanka, which begins on 18 October. He needs to stay fit and keep his economy under control. A successful tri-series would put him back at the centre of Pakistan’s pace plans. dawn

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Naseem Shah? He is 23, born on 15 February 2003.

What record does Naseem Shah hold? He is the youngest bowler to take a hat-trick in a Test match, at 16 years and 359 days.

Where is Naseem Shah from? Mayar, Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

What did Naseem Shah do against Sri Lanka? He took 3/36 in the first T20I on 9 October 2026.