India’s young and untested bunch went on to win the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. This gave rise to the notion that T20 is a team-wise youngest players format. Fit, young, agile, and hungry players are the recipe for success in T20 cricket.
The various leagues that followed started noticing this pattern. It remains largely a young person’s game but the experienced have also shown the gumption to stay in it too. There will be a few youngsters who will be keen to make a mark in this edition of the T20 World Cup.
We Look at Team-Wise Youngest Players To Feature in T20 World Cup 2022:
#1 Tim David – Australia | DOB: 16 March 1996
The youngest member of the Australian squad is aged 26 years. It speaks volumes about Australia’s unit assembled this year. The defending champions are expecting a lot out of Tim David. He will be playing his maiden T20 World Cup this year. Expect fireworks!
#2 Harry Brook – England | DOB: 22 February 1999
One of the most hyped youngsters in recent times, Harry Brook has already showcased his class. In a lineup that is sure to miss Jonny Bairstow, Brook has a golden opportunity to cement his place. Aged 23, he will be keenly followed during the T20 World Cup.
#3 Naseem Shah – Pakistan | DOB: 15 February 2003
He was one of the finds of the Asia Cup this season. The 19-years old Naseem Shah set the stage on fire with his new ball exploits especially. He played a stunning cameo against Afghanistan to win the game for his side. Shah will relish the fast pitches in Australia during the T20 World Cup.
#4 Tristan Stubbs – South Africa | DOB: 14 August 2000
He got a few heads turning in the IPL Mega auction when Mumbai Indians picked him up. But his moment under the sun came in the game against England when he single-handedly kept South Africa in the hunt. There will be a lot riding on Tristan Stubbs, especially with the injury to Rassie Van Der Dussie. The 22-year-old Stubbs will be keen to make his presence felt in the T20 World Cup 2022.
#5 Arshdeep Singh – India | DOB: 05 February 1999
He is the youngest member of the Indian team who will be playing in the T20 World Cup this edition. Arshdeep Singh was part of India’s U-19 World Cup winning squad in 2018. The left-arm seamer is expected to add variety to India’s pace bowling attack. All of 23, there are huge expectations from the speedster.
#6 Finn Allen – New Zealand | DOB: 02 April 1999
He is one of the most exciting prospects in world cricket currently. Finn Allen is yet to completely justify the hype that surrounds him. In a team that relies mainly on its experienced seniors, Allen will be a lease of fresh air. The 23-year-old, Allen will be hoping to marry promise with performance in this T20 World Cup.
#7 Mohammad Saleem | DOB: 09 September 2002
The 20-year Mohammad Saleem is a welcome addition to Afghanistan’s pace battery. Afghanistan will need to manage the youngster well as Australia can be quite an intimidating place to make a World Cup debut.
#8 Hasan Mahmud | DOB: 12 October 1999
The 22-year-old, Hasan Mahmud, is known to ramp up the pace. He has made a strong name for himself in the domestic circuit. The T20 World Cup in Australia will be a big challenge for Mahmud. If he can hit the straps straightaway, Bangladesh will be a happier side.
