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Who Is Niqab Shafiq? Pakistan Bowler Who Dismissed Sehwag And Dravid In U19 Asia Cup 2026

Kaushik Kashyap

Niqab Shafiq. [Source - Niqabshafiq/Instagram]Niqab Shafiq. [Source - Niqabshafiq/Instagram]

Niqab Shafiq grabbed attention during Pakistan's U19 Asia Cup 2026 clash against India. He dismissed Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid in quick succession.

The left-arm spinner is steadily making progress in Pakistan's age-group cricket. Here is everything you need to know about the youngster.

Meet Niqab Shafiq: Pakistan's 16-Year-Old Spin Sensation

Born in Karachi, Niqab Shafiq made his Pakistan U19 debut in 2025. Since then, the 16-year-old has gradually become part of Pakistan's age-group setup and is now featuring in his second U19 Asia Cup.

Stat

Record

Matches

10

Innings

8

Wickets

11

Bowling Average

26.18

Economy Rate

4.88

Strike-Rate

32.1

(Niqab Shafiq's Youth ODI Career Stats Untill 7th November)

Shafiq had picked up 11 wickets in eight innings in youth ODIs before taking on India in Al Amerat on Sunday. What makes him interesting is his bowling style. The left-arm orthodox spinner gets good drift and puts plenty of revolutions on the ball.

He also had a good tour of England in September, picking up seven wickets in four one-day matches. At just 16, Shafiq has plenty of time to develop, and Pakistan could have him around their U19 setup for the next two to three years.

Niqab Shafiq Dismisses Aaryavir Sehwag And Anvay Dravid

Shafiq made headlines during Pakistan's U19 Asia Cup 2026 encounter against India by dismissing Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid. Both youngsters are sons of former Indian greats Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid.

Both youngsters looked to take on the left-arm spinner but ended up finding fielders instead. His two wickets put Pakistan in a strong position, reducing India U19 to 86 for 5 after Pakistan were asked to bowl first.

Pakistan has built a reputation for producing quality fast bowlers over the years, but Shafiq could be another exciting name to watch in their spin department. At just 16, he looks like a promising prospect worth keeping an eye on in the coming years.