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Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's IPL ton: Who were the youngest debutants before him?
In a night that will be etched forever in IPL folklore, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a batting masterclass for the Rajasthan Royals (RR), smashing a century off just 35 balls against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday. At just 14 years and 32 days, Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in IPL and men's T20 history, eclipsing records that had stood for years. His 35-ball hundred is now the second-fastest in IPL history, behind only Chris Gayle's iconic 30-ball century in 2013, and stands as the fastest ever by an Indian in the tournament, surpassing Yusuf Pathan's 37-ball ton. Vaibhav Suryavanshi in GT vs RR match Fours: 7 Strike Rate: 265.79 Milestones: 50 in 17 balls (fastest of IPL 2025), 100 in 35 balls IPL's youngest debutants The Indian Premier League has also witnessed its share of teenage sensations. Prayas Ray Barman made his debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019 at just 16 years and 157 days, becoming the youngest to play in the tournament. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, already a recognised international talent, impressed with his IPL debut for Kings XI Punjab at 17, showcasing his skills on one of cricket's biggest stages. ALSO READ | India's young cricket stars India has a proud tradition of nurturing cricketing prodigies, many of whom made their international debuts as teenagers. Sachin Tendulkar The cricket legend burst onto the international scene at 16 years and 205 days. Over time, he evolved into one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, with an unmatched career spanning more than two decades. Parthiv Patel Parthiv made headlines when he donned the gloves for India in Tests at the age of 17 years and 153 days. Despite his youth, he held his own against seasoned opponents and served Indian cricket for years. Maninder Singh Maninder Singh debuted at 17 years and 222 days. As a left-arm spinner, he played a pivotal role in India's bowling attack throughout the 1980s. Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh followed a similar path, making his international debut at 17 years and 288 days. He went on to become one of India's most successful spinners, claiming over 400 Test wickets. ALSO READ | International young sensations Across the world, several young cricketers have stunned audiences with their extraordinary talent at an early age. Pakistan's Hasan Raza holds the record as the youngest to play international cricket, debuting in Tests at just 14 years old. Mushtaq Mohammad, another Pakistani great, made his Test debut at 15 years and 124 days and built a reputation as a reliable all-rounder over a long career. Bangladesh's Mohammad Ashraful made history by scoring a Test century at 17, becoming the youngest Test centurion at the time — a landmark moment in Bangladesh's cricketing narrative. Naseem Shah, also from Pakistan, debuted in Tests at 16 years and 279 days. His pace and composure made him an instant sensation. Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman emerged as a mystery spinner, making his IPL debut at just 17 years and 11 days. He quickly became a fixture in T20 leagues around the world, underlining Afghanistan's rapid rise in international cricket.
BBC News
16-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Mujeeb replaces Ghazanfar at Mumbai Indians
Afghanistan Mujeeb Ur Rahman will replace injured compatriot Allah Ghazanfar at Mumbai Indians for the 2025 Indian Premier Ghazanfar, 18, was set to play in the IPL for the first time but has been ruled out by a back injury that has also seen him replaced in Afghanistan's Champions Trophy squad. Mujeeb, 23, has taken 19 wickets in 19 IPL matches but last played in the tournament in 2021. The dates for the 2025 tournament are yet to be announced but reports, external say it is due to start on 22 March.
Reuters
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Rahman replaces injured Ghazanfar in Mumbai Indians squad
Feb 16 (Reuters) - Mujeeb Ur Rahman has replaced fellow Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar in the Mumbai Indians roster after Ghazanfar was ruled out with a spinal fracture, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise said on Sunday. Ghazanfar, 18, sustained the injury during Afghanistan's tour of Zimbabwe in December-January and will miss at least four months, ruling him out of this month's Champions Trophy, the Afghanistan Cricket Board had announced on Wednesday. "Mumbai Indians wish Ghazanfar a speedy recovery and a warm welcome to Mujeeb," Mumbai posted on X. Rahman, who has played 49 T20 Internationals for Afghanistan, was unsold in the player auction for the IPL's 2025 season in November.
Int'l Cricket Council
12-02-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Spinner swap confirmed as Afghanistan lock in Champions Trophy squad
Shastri, Ponting preview the epic ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 | The ICC Review Afghanistan have finalised their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, with teenage spinner AM Ghazanfar ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury. Every Champions Trophy squad Ghazanfar will miss the eight-team event held in Pakistan and the UAE in what is a blow to Afghanistan's spin department that is already missing experienced spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Left-armer Nangyal Kharoti is drafted into Afghanistan's squad for the Champions Trophy, with the 20-year-old looking to add to his seven ODI caps for his country and first since he featured against Bangladesh in Sharjah towards the end of last year. WATCH: Mujeeb in action at the 2023 World Cup Mujeeb Ur Rahman trapped Wesley Barresi lbw for one in his very first over. With this, he reached the landmark of 100 ODI wickets. "Afghanistan's young spin-bowling sensation, AM Ghazanfar, has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy due to a fracture in the L4 vertebra, specifically in the left pars interarticularis," the team confirmed via a statement. "He sustained the injury during Afghanistan's recently held tour Zimbabwe, and will be sidelined for a minimum of four months and will remain under treatment during this period. "Nangyal Kharoti, who was part of the reserves pool, has been promoted to the main squad for the Champions Trophy. Additionally, Mujeeb Ur Rahman's continues to miss the ODI action, until he has fully recovered." Afghanistan commence their Champions Trophy campaign against South Africa in Karachi, with further Group B contests against England and Australia to follow in Lahore. WATCH: Champions Trophy song revealed The official song of Champions Trophy 2025 'Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke' featuring Atif Aslam is out now! Afghanistan squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharote, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami Afghanistan's Group Stage Fixtures: 21 February - Afghanistan vs South Africa, Karachi 26 February - Afghanistan vs England, Lahore 28 February - Afghanistan vs Australia, Lahore ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 News
