History made! 18-year-old becomes England's youngest-ever Test cricketer!

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Teenager Rehan Ahmed became the youngest men's Test debutant for England on December 17 (Saturday).

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Ahmed was handed his maiden test cap ahead of the 3rd Test match between England and Pakistan.

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At 18 years and 126 days, Ahmed surpasses legendary captain Brian Close who was 18 years and 149 days when making his debut in 1949.

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The youngest ever England Test debutant was Holly Colvin, who was 15 years and 336 days when playing for England women against Australia in 2005.

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Ahmed has played only three first class games for Leicestershire, but his attacking style impressed both coach Brendon McCullum and Stokes.

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In a county game against Derbyshire, he made 122 and also picked up a five-wicket haul with his leg-spin bowling.

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"He's got a vast array of shots and obviously a wrist-spinner is great to be able to have in your team," Stokes said.

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Rehan Ahmed can make an instant impact as conditions in Pakistan will favour his style of bowling.

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