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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'We see the bigger picture - we see England'
Farhan Ahmed is Nottinghamshire's finger-spinning whizz-kid who is building his career on the dream of one day playing for England alongside older brother has already followed his sibling's example by making a big impression on the County Championship and T20 Blast as the 17-year-old became the first Notts bowler to claim a T20 Blast hat-trick, as he finished with figures of 5-25 in a mesmerising display to set the Outlaws up for their four-wicket win against Lancashire on was only last year that Farhan, then aged 16 years and 189 days, became the youngest player to feature for Nottinghamshire in the County Championship - and he marked that achievement by claiming 10 wickets against age-defying displays is something of a family leg-spinner Rehan is now 20, but in 2023, at 18 years and 128 days, he became England's youngest male player to be capped in all three they have grown up together, it is at rival counties that they have thrived in their own way – and that is entirely by design as they aim to one day play alongside each other at international level."If we were both finger spinners, we would find it hard to be in the same team," Farhan smiled, while recently explaining to BBC East Midlands Today why they have specialised in different arts of spin bowling."He is a leg-spinner and I'm an off-spinner, plus he is a proper batter as well and that helps me out a bit."But we see the bigger picture, we see England really and I hope that comes up in future." While the Ahmed brothers will be turning their attention back to the red-ball game this week - with Division One high-flyers Notts at Hampshire on Tuesday, while Division Two leaders Leicestershire host nearest rivals Derbyshire – the T20 competition memorably pitted the pair against one faced his brother's bowling on the way to a maiden T20 half-century that helped set Leicestershire up for victory against Notts in when Farhan snatched two match-winning runs for Notts Outlaws against Leicestershire later in the competition, he was quick to say he had Rehan to it was not only because the shot the teenager dug out, as he faced the final ball of the match, evaded his older brother to allow him to grab the runs Notts needed to seal the win."The last two years have been very special and my development has gone higher because of him [Rehan]," Farhan said."He has helped me so much because he has been in that position before."It's been a different journey for us, but we are lucky enough to be on similar paths."They have been called up for the England Lions together already, but did not get a chance to play together for the second-string national team in the two-match series against India A earlier this head coach Peter Moores, who was England boss across two stints, previously described Farhan as an "exciting young player" with a "high ceiling" as a after the teenager's T20 hat-trick, Moores said he had once again showed composure beyond his years."It feels, always with Farhan, that he is going to do some exceptional things because he is 17 by age but by his mental and cricket age he is probably 26 or 27, so he makes good decisions," Moores told BBC Radio Nottingham."And a lot of professional players' lives are dictated by how well they make decisions under pressure. Farhan has always made good decisions and I think everyone enjoys him, because he has total commitment to what he does."He is an off-spinner, and is fairly conventional at times, but he does it brilliantly."I'm so pleased for him because playing T20 cricket as a young man is a tough one, and he has had a special night that he will never forget."Additional reporting by BBC East Midlands Today's Adam Whitty and BBC Radio Nottingham's Dave Bracegirdle.
India Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Watch: England spinner's 17-year-old brother lights up T20 Blast with hat-trick
17-year-old Farhan Ahmed was on fire as he picked up a hat-trick in Nottinghamshire's T20 Blast match against Lancashire on Friday, July 18, at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. He dismissed Luke Wood, Tom Aspinwall, and Mitchell Stanley, finishing with impressive figures of 17 years and 147 days old, Farhan - the younger brother of England spinner Rehan Ahmed - became the second-youngest player to take a hat-trick in T20 in the match, Farhan also claimed the wickets of Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings and T20 veteran Chris Green. Thanks to his exceptional bowling, Nottinghamshire bowled Lancashire out for 126 runs in 20 overs. Here's the video of Farhan Ahmed's hat-trick in T20 BlastFARHAN AHMED HAS A VITALITY BLAST HAT-TRICK AT 17 YEARS OLD!!!!! Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) July 18, 2025Nottinghamshire went on to win by four wickets, although Tom Moores earned the Player of the Match award for his impressive 75-run innings. Despite their win and Farhan's outstanding performance, Nottinghamshire failed to qualify for the the ongoing T20 Blast, Farhan has taken eight wickets from six matches at an economy rate of Ahmed rising rapidly Last year, Farhan made headlines as Nottinghamshire's youngest first-class cricketer at just 16 years and 189 days old. On his debut, he took seven wickets for 140 runs against Surrey at Trent Bridge. He went on to become the youngest player in England's first-class cricket history to take 10 wickets in a match - also setting the record for the youngest player in County Championship history to achieve a 10-wicket 13 first-class matches and 21 innings so far, Farhan has taken 38 wickets, including two four-wicket hauls, one five-wicket haul, and one 10-wicket was also part of the England squad for the 2024 U19 World Cup, where he took five wickets in four games at an economy rate of 3.22.- Ends
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
After becoming youngest to 10 wickets in first-class match, 17-year-old Farhan Ahmed takes hat-trick and fifer
Farhan Ahmed took a hat-trick and eventually a fifer for Notts against Lancashire. (Image: Screenshot/X) In a Vitality Blast match at Trent Bridge, Nottinghamshire defeated Lancashire despite early struggles. The game stood out for exceptional performances from 17-year-old Farhan Ahmed , who took a hat-trick and five wickets, and Tom Moores, who scored a match-winning 75 runs. Lancashire were bowled out for 126, but Notts initially struggled before securing victory with 28 balls remaining. The young sensation Farhan Ahmed has continued his remarkable rise in cricket. Last season, he became Britain's youngest player to take ten wickets in a first-class match. His five-wicket haul, including a hat-trick in the final three balls, proved crucial in restricting Lancashire. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Lancashire's innings started promisingly with 38 runs from 19 balls. However, their momentum quickly faded as Notts' spinners, including Farhan and Patterson-White, struck early. The batting side tumbled to 53 for 5 in eight overs. A 62-run partnership between Matty Hurst (36) and Chris Green (29) provided some resistance but wasn't enough. Notts' chase got off to a shaky start. They were reeling at 14 for 4 after Tom Hartley's double strike in the second over. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Paras Sector 59 Gurgaon | Paras Floret Low-Rise Flats Paras The Florett Book Now Undo Then came Tom Moores' game-changing innings. He smashed 75 off 42 balls, forming a crucial 81-run partnership with Lyndon James (20). Despite Moores' run-out near the end, Notts reached their target of 127 with plenty of balls to spare. The victory was bittersweet for Nottinghamshire. Their poor net run rate meant they missed the quarter-finals for the third time in four seasons. Meanwhile, Lancashire had already secured their quarter-final spot, maintaining their unique record of reaching the T20 knockout stages for eight consecutive seasons. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Tom Latham century leads Warwickshire into quarter-finals
The New Zealander struck 104 from 51 balls and hit eight sixes as Warwickshire racked up a huge 233 for five, whilst Jake Lintott took took three for 27 as Derbyshire were all out for 106 to finish last in the North Group. Teenager Farhan Ahmed finished the innings with a hat-trick as part of a haul of five for 25 as Nottinghamshire beat Lancashire by four wickets. Never in doubt 😎 🐻 #YouBears — Bears 🏏 (@WarwickshireCCC) July 18, 2025 Ahmed helped skittle already-qualified Lancashire for 126 before Tom Moores struck 75 to help Nottinghamshire to 127 for six with almost five overs remaining, but they failed to advance. Alex Lees' 101 not out saw Durham to a nine-wicket victory at home to Northamptonshire with both sides safely through to the quarter-finals, the hosts reaching their target of 204 for the loss of a single wicket. Graham Clark also chipped in with 79, whilst earlier Matthew Potts had taken three for 27 as Northamptonshire slipped below their opponents into fourth in the final standings. Victory for Durham ended Leicestershire's hopes of squeezing into the top four, a two-wicket defeat to Yorkshire for whom Abdullah Shafique hit 64 as the Foxes were all out for 185 to finish seventh. Results in the South Group meant a quarter-final spot for Hampshire who watched on nervously following defeat in their final match on Thursday. 𝐖𝐄'𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐒𝐒𝐒𝐒!! ✈️✈️✈️ — Kent Spitfires (@KentCricket) July 18, 2025 Opener Tawanda Muyeye's 80 helped Kent wrap up their quarter-final berth as they defeated last-place Essex by seven wickets. Paul Walter's earlier half-century had helped Essex to 172 for six but Kent easily chased down their total with Harry Finch also knocking 64. That meant Glamorgan missed out on the top four despite Dan Douthwaite's four for 22 helping them to a 52-run win over Middlesex. Kian Carlson's 49 off 19 balls saw his side to 184 for nine before Middlesex fell well short on 132 despite Kane Williamson's fine 63. Group-winners Surrey signed off with a seven-run win over Sussex, Will Jacks' hundred the outstanding performance with the bat as the table toppers reached 204 for five before Sam Curran took four for 18 to edge out Sussex. Somerset, who were already assured of their place in the quarter-finals, were 16-run victors over Gloucestershire with Ben Green hitting 36 not out.
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Tom Latham century leads Warwickshire into quarter-finals
The New Zealander struck 104 from 51 balls and hit eight sixes as Warwickshire racked up a huge 233 for five, whilst Jake Lintott took took three for 27 as Derbyshire were all out for 106 to finish last in the North Group. Teenager Farhan Ahmed finished the innings with a hat-trick as part of a haul of five for 25 as Nottinghamshire beat Lancashire by four wickets. Never in doubt 😎 🐻 #YouBears — Bears 🏏 (@WarwickshireCCC) July 18, 2025 Ahmed helped skittle already-qualified Lancashire for 126 before Tom Moores struck 75 to help Nottinghamshire to 127 for six with almost five overs remaining, but they failed to advance. Alex Lees' 101 not out saw Durham to a nine-wicket victory at home to Northamptonshire with both sides safely through to the quarter-finals, the hosts reaching their target of 204 for the loss of a single wicket. Graham Clark also chipped in with 79, whilst earlier Matthew Potts had taken three for 27 as Northamptonshire slipped below their opponents into fourth in the final standings. Victory for Durham ended Leicestershire's hopes of squeezing into the top four, a two-wicket defeat to Yorkshire for whom Abdullah Shafique hit 64 as the Foxes were all out for 185 to finish seventh. Results in the South Group meant a quarter-final spot for Hampshire who watched on nervously following defeat in their final match on Thursday. 𝐖𝐄'𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐒𝐒𝐒𝐒!! ✈️✈️✈️ — Kent Spitfires (@KentCricket) July 18, 2025 Opener Tawanda Muyeye's 80 helped Kent wrap up their quarter-final berth as they defeated last-place Essex by seven wickets. Paul Walter's earlier half-century had helped Essex to 172 for six but Kent easily chased down their total with Harry Finch also knocking 64. That meant Glamorgan missed out on the top four despite Dan Douthwaite's four for 22 helping them to a 52-run win over Middlesex. Kian Carlson's 49 off 19 balls saw his side to 184 for nine before Middlesex fell well short on 132 despite Kane Williamson's fine 63. Group-winners Surrey signed off with a seven-run win over Sussex, Will Jacks' hundred the outstanding performance with the bat as the table toppers reached 204 for five before Sam Curran took four for 18 to edge out Sussex. Somerset, who were already assured of their place in the quarter-finals, were 16-run victors over Gloucestershire with Ben Green hitting 36 not out.
