The ICC Champions Trophy is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in the world, where young and experienced players get a chance to showcase their talent. In this tournament, many young stars made their debut at a young age and made a mark for their team by performing significantly.
It is not easy to debut at a young age in any major tournament, but some players turned this challenge into an opportunity with their ability. Recently, Afghanistan’s young spinner Noor Ahmed made his Champions Trophy debut against South Africa in Karachi and registered his name in the record books.
Here we are going to give you information about the top 9 players who debuted in the Champions Trophy at the youngest age.
Cricket’s Young Guns: Youngest Champions Trophy Debutants
Talha Zubair: A Record-Breaking Debut
Former Bangladesh fast bowler Talha Zubair is the youngest player to debut in the Champions Trophy. He played his first Champions Trophy match against New Zealand at Colombo (SSC) on September 23, 2002, at the age of 16 years 287 days. He did not get much chance to bat in this match and remained unbeaten on 1* runs. He also did not get any wicket in bowling and conceded 46 runs. He also took one catch.
Nazmul Hussain: An Emerging Talent
At the age of sixteen years and forty-three days, Nazmul Hussain made his Champions Trophy debut. He played his first match against South Africa at Birmingham on 12 September 2004. He batted for 1* runs in this game but was unable to take any wickets and gave up 17 runs. However, he was counted among the emerging fast bowlers of Bangladesh at that time.
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Yuvraj Singh: From Debut to Legend
At the age of 18 years 296 days, Yuvraj Singh, the legendary all-rounder for India, made his Champions Trophy debut on October 3, 2000, against Kenya in Nairobi (Gym). However, he did not get a chance to bat in this match. In bowling, he gave 16 runs and took no wicket. Later Yuvraj Singh became one of the biggest match winners of Indian cricket and played an important role in India’s victory in the 2011 World Cup.
Aftab Ahmed: A Promising Start
At the age of eighteen years and thirty-seven days, Aftab Ahmed made his Champions Trophy debut for Bangladesh. He played his first match against South Africa in Birmingham on 12 September 2004. In this match, he could not open the account and was out on zero. He did not get a chance to bowl either. However, later he became an important all-rounder for Bangladesh.
Mehrab Hussain Junior: Making His Mark
At the age of 19,97 days, Mehraab Hussain Junior qualified for the Champions Trophy for the first time. He played his first match against Zimbabwe in Jaipur on 13 October 2006. He did not get a chance to bat in this match. He conceded 12 runs in bowling, but did not get any wicket. He went on to perform brilliantly in domestic cricket for Bangladesh.
Marlon Samuels: A Star in the Making
Marlon Samuels was one of the talented batsmen of West Indies. At the age of 19, 242 days, he made his debut on October 4, 2000, against Sri Lanka in Nairobi (Gymkhana). In this match, he scored 19 runs but did not get any wicket in bowling and conceded 30 runs. He has gone on to play many memorable innings for West Indies.
Dane van Bang: Representing Netherlands
When Dane van Bang of the Netherlands was 19 years 332 days old, he made his Champions Trophy debut. He played his first match against Sri Lanka in Colombo (RPS) on 16 September 2002. He scored only 3 runs in this match. Later he became an important part of the Netherlands cricket team.
Salman Butt: A Future Captain
At the age of 19, 351 days, Salman Butt made his Champions Trophy debut for Pakistan. He played his first match against West Indies in Southampton on 22 September 2004. In this match, he was out without opening the account. However, later he became one of the best opening batsmen and captain of Pakistan.
Noor Ahmed: The Latest Young Star
At the age of 20, 49 days, Afghanistan’s young spin bowler Noor Ahmed made his Champions Trophy debut in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi against South Africa.
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