Rehan Ahmed is one of England’s most exciting young cricketing talents, known for his leg-spin and batting abilities. Born in Nottingham on August 13, 2004, he quickly rose through England’s age-group system, impressing in the U19 setup, including the ICC U19 World Cup 2022. His first-class debut for Leicestershire in 2022 showcased his potential as a genuine all-rounder, delivering strong performances in red-ball and white-ball cricket. His domestic success earned him opportunities in franchise leagues, featuring for the Gulf Giants in the ILT20 and later securing a spot in the IPL with Chennai, where he gained exposure to top-tier T20 cricket. Rehan’s international career took off in December 2022 when he became England’s youngest-ever Test cricketer at just 18 years and 126 days. Making his debut against Pakistan in Karachi, he immediately made history with a five-wicket haul in the second innings. His talent saw him earn an ODI debut against Bangladesh in 2023, and he has since been gradually integrated into England’s white-ball squads. He also played his first T20I that year, becoming the youngest male cricketer for England to make a debut in that format back then. The following year he was selected in the Test squad for the series against India, where he picked up 11 wickets in 3 matches. Initially, he was not chosen for the 2025 Champions Trophy, but an injury to Brydon Carse saw him being named as the replacement. With a strong arsenal of leg-spin variations, a fearless batting approach, and a calm temperament, he is viewed as a probable successor to England's premier spinner, Adil Rashid.
| MAT | NO | ರನ್ | HS | AVG | SR | 100s | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ಟೆಸ್ಟ್ | 5 | 0 | 103 | 28 | 10.30 | 56.59 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| ಓಡಿಐ | 9 | 0 | 99 | 27 | 14.14 | 81.15 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| T20 | 13 | 4 | 74 | 19 | 14.80 | 142.31 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| MAT | ವಿಕೆಟ್ | AVG | ECON | Best | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ಟೆಸ್ಟ್ | 5 | 22 | 31.23 | 3.97 | 48/5 | 1 | 0 |
| ಓಡಿಐ | 9 | 12 | 29.25 | 5.32 | 54/4 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 13 | 15 | 24.07 | 9.50 | 39/3 | 0 | 0 |