On This Day: October 24, 1996 - Hasan Raza became the youngest debutant in cricket history

[Abdul]

October 24, 1996: Hasan Raza made his debut on this day, he was only 14 back then – which to this date makes him the youngest ever cricketer to make a debut.

After his debut, Hasan Raza represented Pakistan in seven Test matches, and sixteen one-day matches having played his last international match ten years ago against England in 2005.

 

[EliteCynical]

Still remember hasan raza leading Pak u15 tournament. They played Ind u 15 led by ritender sodhi in the finals at lords. Was a closely fought game and raza was the highest scorer. Remember the commentators tipping him for greatness.

 

[Gollum]

Pakistani player's birthdays are always disputed. There will always be an asterisk* against this 'record'.

 

[EliteCynical]

BTW what was his real age on his debut? Anyone?

 

[Belawal2014]

BTW what was his real age on his debut? Anyone?

Cricinfo's bio on his page states somewhere around the age of 15, which is quite young as well.

 

[angrypathan]

Don't think his actual age was more than 2 years above the recorded one. Incredible to play international cricket so young, although doing so ruined what could have been a promising career.

 

[Abdullah719]

There's a Hasan Raza captaining PTV in the ongoing QeA Trophy... wonder if it's him.