Who is the most gifted teenage Cricketer of All Time?

[cricaddict]

1. Aged 14, he compiled a 664-run unbroken partnership with Vinod Kambli where he scored 349 NO.
2. Aged 15, he scored a century in his first class debut.
3. Same year he scored a century in his Deodhar trophy debut.
4. Same year he scored a century in hi Deleep trophy debut.
5. Same year he scored a century in Irani trophy final.
6. Aged 16, he made his international debut.
7. Aged 17, he scored a memorable century against England Old Trafford.
8. Aged 19, he scored a century against Australia in WACA is still seen as one of the finest centuries ever by many. That was when Merv Huges made that famous comment to Allan Border: “this little ***** is going to score more runs than you AB.”

At the age of 19, many started considering him the best batsman in the world. Umar Akmal made his debut at that age.

Shahid Afridi, in his teenage years, played six international matches, scored one century, one half century, averaged 32

Tendulkar, in his teenage years, played 16 international matches, scored 3 centuries, 4 half centuries and averaged almost 42.

Clear?

Dont forget the Hundreds at Sydney(148) and Jo'burg (111) ( the next highest score in this Match was 25 heres the scorecard : http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63587.html ) and MoM in 1992 against a certain team we always beat in World Cups.

Arguing against any aspect of Tendulkar's batting is just sooo gay and lame. There is a reason why he is considered the greatest ever.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Under 19 world cup going on, any outstanding player? Genghis has got his eye on a few.

 

[thair9999]

1. Aged 14, he compiled a 664-run unbroken partnership with Vinod Kambli where he scored 349 NO.
2. Aged 15, he scored a century in his first class debut.
3. Same year he scored a century in his Deodhar trophy debut.
4. Same year he scored a century in hi Deleep trophy debut.
5. Same year he scored a century in Irani trophy final.
6. Aged 16, he made his international debut.
7. Aged 17, he scored a memorable century against England Old Trafford.
8. Aged 19, he scored a century against Australia in WACA is still seen as one of the finest centuries ever by many. That was when Merv Huges made that famous comment to Allan Border: “this little ***** is going to score more runs than you AB.”

At the age of 19, many started considering him the best batsman in the world. Umar Akmal made his debut at that age.

Shahid Afridi, in his teenage years, played six international matches, scored one century, one half century, averaged 32

Tendulkar, in his teenage years, played 16 international matches, scored 3 centuries, 4 half centuries and averaged almost 42.

Clear?

And award of biggest FAN-BOY goes to ......................

 

[speed]

wasim akram definitely

 

[UmarMalik]

Mohammed Amir, followed by Sachin & Kohli

 

[Down2Earth]

Has to be Aamir, the talent, ability and skill he possessed at such a young age was incredible. There won't be another like him for decades.

 

[Saqs]

Sachin and Kambli come to mind.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Kambli wasn't quite at the same level.

 

[Amoeba]

Strange that hardly anyone has mentioned Waqar who not only was lightning quick - as quick as anyone ever to have played the game, almost single-handedly bought inswinging yorkers and reverse swing to international cricket, but also still holds the Pakistani record for 50 wickets in the fewest tests. All before he was 20.

 

[Pakistaniboy]

Kambli wasn't quite at the same level.

I have heard from many that he was better than Sachin, but indisiplined which ruined his career.

 

[saeedhk]

Amir followed by kohli.

 

[Saqs]

Kambli wasn't quite at the same level.

I have heard otherwise, but since we're discussing being 'gifted' as a teenager, he still comes to mind.

Also - if we're talking about all-round ability - then Wasim.

First name that comes to mind. Just raw talent at his age.

 

[Badsha]

Wasim Akarm or Sachin Tendulkar. Don't know which.

 

[Bhaijaan]

I have heard from many that he was better than Sachin, but indisiplined which ruined his career.

I have heard otherwise, but since we're discussing being 'gifted' as a teenager, he still comes to mind.

Also - if we're talking about all-round ability - then Wasim.

First name that comes to mind. Just raw talent at his age.

Made his test debut 3 years Sachin did. That wouldn't have happened if he was more talented than Sachin, when Sachin himself made it so early because he was a freak of a talent whom everyone in Cricketing circle knew before even he got the test cap.

 

[Justcrazy]

Tendulkar and wasim akram.

 

[LethalSami]

&

Kohli is 23 (NOT a teen)

 

[amlafan79]

sachin.. definitely

 

[LastLaugh_PK]

Amir, Sachin, Wasim

In that order.

 

[ecstatic_freak]

It got to be Mohammad Aamir, Sachin was excellent in his teens too.

 

[Afridirocks]

Faisal Iqbal

 

[Bhaijaan]

Not sure if we should compare batsmen with bowlers. Most talented batsman and most talented bowler would be more suitable i guess

 

[insaaniyat]

Without a doubt Afridi. Just wish he had some brain to go with his talent.

 

[qamar84]

 

[Sandeep]

I heard stories about how Sachin was a rage during his early days! Once Gavaskar/ Vengsarkar I don't remember told Kapil that there is this gifted school kid and arranged a net session to have a look at him ... Sachin blasted Kapil and couple other bowlers throughout the session till they were convinced he was something special!

 

[sali]

Minadad

 

[withlovefrom vizag]

its gotta be MD Amir,who can betray/cheat their country at such a young age,yeah Tendulkar can learn from him

 

[Pakistaniboy]

its gotta be MD Amir,who can betray/cheat their country at such a young age,yeah Tendulkar can learn from him

Could you not leave such things out.

 

[munafpatel810]

Made his test debut 3 years Sachin did. That wouldn't have happened if he was more talented than Sachin, when Sachin himself made it so early because he was a freak of a talent whom everyone in Cricketing circle knew before even he got the test cap.

Sachin was promoted by Gavaskar that is why he was in eyes of media and selectors earlier than Kambli.
Kambli was the left handed equal of tendulkar but money, glamour and early success destroyed his hardworking etics and led to his ultimate downfall to this cricketer who came from poverty background. Besides he had no guide , mentor or Godfather to bring him back on tracks.Sachin came from a reasonable well off family and had his brother and dad as guiding forces to ensure his focus did not waiver unlike Kambli who could not handle success.Another factor was Sachin was married of by his parents to a mature girl and this brought stability and responsibility to his life which got passed on to professional life. Kambli was dating models and others and was leading a life where it is difficult to focus and cricket especially batting needs lots of practice and focus

 

[Bhaijaan]

^ You forgot another factor in Sachin's 'favour'. He scored runs when it mattered and against quality oppositions outside sub continent.

 

[munafpatel810]

^ You forgot another factor in Sachin's 'favour'. He scored runs when it mattered and against quality oppositions outside sub continent.

That factor was a factor assumed true for both. Both scored well initially in their career. Sachin kept it going , Kambli lost focus on the way

 

[nish_mate]

Afridi's easily the most gifted teen of all times...

Man's got the gift of not growing up since he was last 19....

 

[Bhaijaan]

That factor was a factor assumed true for both. Both scored well initially in their career. Sachin kept it going , Kambli lost focus on the way

We don't base our judgement on assumptions. Tendulkar did things for real.

 

[Space Cat]

Ashraful

lol.

 

[Dolphins]

Shahid Afridi since he's still 16. Imagine what he will do when he grows up.

 

[haseebbabar]

1. Aged 14, he compiled a 664-run unbroken partnership with Vinod Kambli where he scored 349 NO.
2. Aged 15, he scored a century in his first class debut.
3. Same year he scored a century in his Deodhar trophy debut.
4. Same year he scored a century in hi Deleep trophy debut.
5. Same year he scored a century in Irani trophy final.
6. Aged 16, he made his international debut.
7. Aged 17, he scored a memorable century against England Old Trafford.
8. Aged 19, he scored a century against Australia in WACA is still seen as one of the finest centuries ever by many. That was when Merv Huges made that famous comment to Allan Border: “this little ***** is going to score more runs than you AB.”

At the age of 19, many started considering him the best batsman in the world. Umar Akmal made his debut at that age.

Shahid Afridi, in his teenage years, played six international matches, scored one century, one half century, averaged 32

Tendulkar, in his teenage years, played 16 international matches, scored 3 centuries, 4 half centuries and averaged almost 42.

Clear?

boycot`s mum has done "betta" in her youth than the bona

 

[zulfiqar]

Everyone picking Amir here might first wanna look at someone who was miles better than Amir whilst still being a teenager, WAQAR!

He played 11 tests before turning 20, averaged 19.5 with a SR of 41 & 55 wkts. This is against India, Australia, NZ & WI. If this is not sheer talent, what is?

 

[Looney]

Afridi - still 16 and still so good

 

[zulfiqar]

But really if I had to choose overall top teenager, it'd be Sachin just because he actually played almost 25 tests and debuted at such a young young age. and averaged almost 45 too!

Still, waqar has better stats as a teenager though, but less than twice the # of games.

 

[imshally81]

Amir
Akram
Akmal
Miandad
Afridi
Tendulkar

 

[Amoeba]

Everyone picking Amir here might first wanna look at someone who was miles better than Amir whilst still being a teenager, WAQAR!

He played 11 tests before turning 20, averaged 19.5 with a SR of 41 & 55 wkts. This is against India, Australia, NZ & WI. If this is not sheer talent, what is?

I might as well have been banging my head against a brick wall in this thread.

He also still holds the Palistani record for 50 test wickets in the fewest number of games.....all before he was 20.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Here are some stats for ya people.

Most Runs in Tests as Teenager

Most Runs in ODIs as Teenager

Top Averaging Batsmen in ODIs as Teenager

Top Averaging Teenage Batsmen in Tests

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[Amoeba]

...........& bowlers?

 

[Bhaijaan]

...........& bowlers?

Bhai do hi hath hain, bowlers wali tab is also open. Please wait.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Most Runs as Teenager (Tests+ODIs+T20s)

 

[Bhaijaan]

Bowling stats

Most Wickets in Tests as Teenager

Most Wickets in ODIs as Teenager

Best Averaging Teenage Bowlers in Tests

Best Averaging Teenage Bowlers in ODIs

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[Bhaijaan]

Most Wickets as Teenager (Tests+ODIs+T20s)

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Ahh done finally
Pakistani domination in Under 19 Cricket

 

[LethalSami]

Hatters gonna hate

Pak dominating teenage cricket

Ind is 2nd though

as the stats are showing was only as good as 80% of LEGEND!
(and Waqar's figures don't include newly invented pyjama cricket as Amir's does)

 

[Bhaijaan]

So, looking at the above stats. Waqar >>>> Amir? For sure

Tendu and Miandad in tests, i'd give it to Tendu for playing and scoring more. Tendu and vVicky winners here.

 

[Amoeba]

Whichever way you cut it Waqar is easily the best teenage bowler - Wickets, games, SR and average yet hardly warrants a mention in this thread. Mainly because he debuted when he was 18 not 17 it would seem, putting doubts about real ages to one side.

Could easily argue he was a more talented teenage cricketer than Tendulkar as he beats his competitors by all measures but difficult to compare a batter to a bowler.

 

[Amoeba]

I would also add another factor - a non tangible factor. Waqar pretty much brought in-swinging yorkers and reverse swing generally to greater attention in international cricket. He almost redefined his discipline.

In that sense I would put Waqar above Tendulkar.

 

[LethalSami]

^^ had to face some of the best bowling attacks during that time

compared to now when the only World Class pacer we have is Steyn and spinners in Ajmal &Swann.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Waqar's record is truly EXCEPTIONAL. Can't really argue against that. Hands down

 

[Amoeba]

Waqar's record is truly EXCEPTIONAL. Can't really argue against that. Hands down

Add to that something which the teenage fanboys will love here - he was lightning quick. Easily consistently in the 95mph mark.

I still think it is funny that no one hardly mentioned him here.........

 

[Bhaijaan]

Add to that something which the teenage fanboys will love here - he was lightning quick. Easily consistently in the 95mph mark.

I still think it is funny that no one hardly mentioned him here.........

Peeps couldn't think beyond Baba. I mentioned him earlier, i guess a few of us had doubts over his age.

 

[Amoeba]

Not so much Afridi - more Amir, and to a degree Wasim's name kept on cropping up.

As for ages - we could argue most of them are inaccurate.

 

[LethalSami]

coz Youtube has more vids of Amir than that of Waqar

 

[Amoeba]

Maybe...... add to that Waqar's average of 19ish with the ball is probably the equivalent of averaging 60 with the bat in modern days. So still far better than Tenders!

 

[withlovefrom vizag]

Amir
Akram
Akmal
Miandad
Afridi
Tendulkar

i think you forgot shehzad

 

[bmwduran]

It has to be AMER, the kid was a celebrity in his first year! No one else climbed the ladders of success in cricket so early,

 

[Amoeba]

It has to be AMER, the kid was a celebrity in his first year! No one else climbed the ladders of success in cricket so early,

So the last few posts completely lost on you!

 

[Invictus]

I feel sorry for anyone who didn't see a young Waqar in full flow pre back trouble. He wasn't a complete bowler but he was absolutely devastating still, just a raw force of nature. Have not seen anything like that since.

 

[Bhaijaan]

This raw force also hit the other contender on head and made him bleed. :adnan

 

[PlanetPakistan]

Amir is the most talented teenager that i have ever seen.

Waqar,Saqlain and Sachin weren't bad either.

 

[Xohaib]

remeber aamir stall had 2 years left in his teenage

 

[leatherface58]

Mowgli

 

[Saikat999]

Ashraful is one of the most talented players.in 2005 look at the innings he played against England at Tent Bridge. Blasted 92 from 54 balls.

 

[Lethalweapon]

This raw force also hit the other contender on head and made him bleed. :adnan

Do you know that close to 80% (yes!) of Tendulkar's tests were outside Asia till 1993!!! there was also the debut tour to Pak. he also faced Hadlee, Imran and Botham then as well. though they were past their best, maybe Hadlee wasn't. ofcourse those bowlers had better partners with them.
even Jayasuriya didn't do that.
Waqar >>>>>>>>Amir and SRT as a teenager. though I would seperate batsman and bowler.

 

[speed]

waqar was not a teenager when he debuted so he shouldn't be included in the discussion.

no way a 17yr old could bowl that fast for a sustained period.

 

[Lethalweapon]

waqar was not a teenager when he debuted so he shouldn't be included in the discussion.

no way a 17yr old could bowl that fast for a sustained period.

Not everyone is a Pat Cummins who will break down after one match.
I believe Waqar was a teenager (18) when he made his debut. He was 20-21 when he trounced the english, Isn't it?
You forget Waqar missed a certain 'big' tournament as well.

 

[dadvoc]

Sachin Tendulkar
there is no other right answer!

 

[Myrmidon]

wajahatullah wasti

 

[Pakistaniboy]

wajahatullah wasti

Afghan U19 player?

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Waqar and Tendulkar for both facets of the game.

That being said, let's see if Afridi has something to say about that by the time he turns 20.

 

[justarslan]

for god's sake dont compare sachin with that cheater bloody amir. it pisses me off.

Only difference between Sachin, Akram etc is that they were not caught and Amir got caught.

 

[Sandeep]

Only difference between Sachin, Akram etc is that they were not caught and Amir got caught.

) You are right about but not sure about though

 

[memamia2005]

Sachin Tendulkar.

 

[kungfu90]

srt fulfilled his potential.
there can be a few more gifted cricketers like him but they all don't fulfill their potential.
Len Hutton was another teenage prodigy.

 

[SL_Fan]

Sachin

 

[cricketjoshila]

Only difference between Sachin, Akram etc is that they were not caught and Amir got caught.

Sachin has more money than rest of the cricketers from the rest of the teams put together.Do you have any proof that he cheated?

Akram and the entire Pakistani squad of that time was indicted of match fixing in 2000 by Justice Qayyum.

Defensive Mentality.....

 

[Bhaijaan]

Nah, the difference between them is that Sachin, Waqar, Wasim were actually decent teens.