Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akthar, to mention a few, have been legendary members of Pakistan‘s cricket team over the years. Pakistan has a long history of producing world-class pacers. Nevertheless, the current generation of Pakistani cricketers is not behind. Shaheen Afridi is one of the top pace bowlers in international cricket. Additionally, the team’s youth is a formidable force. Specifically, Naseem Shah, age 20, has been turning many heads with his performances. Twenty-year-old Shah has appeared in 42 matches across all formats for Pakistan, claiming 80 wickets. Former Pakistan bowling coach Shaun Tait came forward to lavish praise on the youth, citing his latent talent.
“I thought Naseem Shah was absolutely outstanding. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. The Daily Star quoted Tait as saying, “I believe that at his current age, in his early 20s, he is probably the best fast bowler I have ever seen at that age. This is a bold statement, but it is the truth.”
In terms of his skill, intelligence, desires, and competitiveness, he is nearly the total package: Shaun Tait
In addition, Tait contemplated Shah’s potential to accomplish big things for Pakistan. He opined that the 20-year-old possesses talent, intelligence, and motivation. In addition, he stated that Shah is extremely mature for a player of his age.
“As far as his skills, intelligence, desires, and competitiveness are concerned, he is nearly the complete product. Such a thing does not exist, but he is nearly there. When he desires, he can swing the ball in both directions, and he can also invert the ball. He slows the tempo down exceptionally well and bowls excellent yorkers. I believe he is an excellent performer. “He is also mature beyond his years,” said Shaun Tait.