KARACHI: Leg-spinner Rahman Ahmed will change into England’s youngest-ever Test cricketer when the 3rd and ultimate recreation towards Pakistan starts in Karachi on Saturday, skipper Ben Stokes mentioned.
Ahmed might be 18 years and 126 days previous when the fit starts, beating Brian Close who was once 18 years and 149 days previous when he debuted for England towards New Zealand at Manchester in 1949.
“I think it’s a good opportunity for us to not only look at him but for him to come in and experience what it’s like to play international cricket,” Stokes instructed a information convention in Karachi.
“It’s exciting times for Rehan especially, and he was very excited when we gave him the nod that he was going to play last night.”
Stokes introduced two adjustments from the second one Test in Multan, which England received by means of 26 runs to take an unbeatable 2-0 sequence lead.
Ahmed will change spinner will jacks whilst wicketkeeper Ben Foakes is available in for James Anderson, who’s being rested.
Ahmed’s inclusion highlights England’s daring method to Test cricket, followed since Stokes took over as skipper and previous New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum changed into head trainer in May.
Stokes mentioned Ahmed was once spectacular within the final English season, scoring 100 and taking 5 wickets in his final firstclass fit.
He additionally inspired McCullum and Stokes within the pre-tour fit in Abu Dhabi final month.
“He’s got a lot of skill with both bat and ball, so it’s great to be able to bring someone with the talent and the excitement that he has into the squad and see what he’s got this week,” Stokes mentioned.
“He’s got a vast array of shots. And obviously a wrist-spinner is great to be able to have in your team, especially in these conditions,” he mentioned.
Stokes was hoping Karachi’s National Stadium pitch would take extra spin than the only utilized in Multan.
“We’ve taken a look at the wicket as well, which looks very dry, I personally think it might spin a bit more than it did in the last Test match,” he mentioned.
England are on their first Test excursion of Pakistan since 2005, having lengthy refused to excursion for safety causes.
Ahmed might be 18 years and 126 days previous when the fit starts, beating Brian Close who was once 18 years and 149 days previous when he debuted for England towards New Zealand at Manchester in 1949.
“I think it’s a good opportunity for us to not only look at him but for him to come in and experience what it’s like to play international cricket,” Stokes instructed a information convention in Karachi.
“It’s exciting times for Rehan especially, and he was very excited when we gave him the nod that he was going to play last night.”
Stokes introduced two adjustments from the second one Test in Multan, which England received by means of 26 runs to take an unbeatable 2-0 sequence lead.
Ahmed will change spinner will jacks whilst wicketkeeper Ben Foakes is available in for James Anderson, who’s being rested.
Ahmed’s inclusion highlights England’s daring method to Test cricket, followed since Stokes took over as skipper and previous New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum changed into head trainer in May.
Stokes mentioned Ahmed was once spectacular within the final English season, scoring 100 and taking 5 wickets in his final firstclass fit.
He additionally inspired McCullum and Stokes within the pre-tour fit in Abu Dhabi final month.
“He’s got a lot of skill with both bat and ball, so it’s great to be able to bring someone with the talent and the excitement that he has into the squad and see what he’s got this week,” Stokes mentioned.
“He’s got a vast array of shots. And obviously a wrist-spinner is great to be able to have in your team, especially in these conditions,” he mentioned.
Stokes was hoping Karachi’s National Stadium pitch would take extra spin than the only utilized in Multan.
“We’ve taken a look at the wicket as well, which looks very dry, I personally think it might spin a bit more than it did in the last Test match,” he mentioned.
England are on their first Test excursion of Pakistan since 2005, having lengthy refused to excursion for safety causes.