Pakistani pace sensation Naseem Shah is on the brink of achieving asignificant milestone in his international cricket career as he gears up toface New Zealand in a five-match T20I series commencing on April 18.Naseem, who burst onto the scene with his Test debut against Australia in2019 at the remarkable age of 16, subsequently marked his presence in theODI and T20I formats with debuts against Netherlands and India respectivelyin 2022.
With 98 wickets in his kitty from 50 matches, the right-arm fast bowler hasshowcased his prowess on the international stage. Among his notable feats,Sri Lanka stands out as his primary prey with 24 dismissals, closelyfollowed by New Zealand with 23. Across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, Naseem hasscalped 51, 32, and 15 wickets respectively, maintaining varying averagesof 33.82, 16.96, and 34.66.
Notably, Naseem’s cricketing journey is adorned with memorable moments,including a hat-trick against Bangladesh in Tests. As he eyes the coveted100-wicket mark, the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand presents aripe opportunity for him to etch his name in the annals of cricketinghistory.
Widely regarded as one of the premier pacers in contemporary cricket,Naseem recently staged a successful comeback from a shoulder injury,showcasing his resilience and determination.
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His stellar performances in the latest edition of the Pakistan Super League(PSL 9) further underscored his prowess, culminating in Islamabad Unitedclinching their third PSL title under his impactful contributions. As theanticipation mounts, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await Naseem Shah’s nextchapter in the unfolding saga of his promising career.