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Who is Gujarat Titans's Noor Ahmad?

By Gaurav Tripathi

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Debutant Noor Shines

Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad made his IPL debut for Gujarat Titans against Rajasthan Royals, taking the key wicket of Sanju Samson but conceded 29 runs in 2.2 overs.

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GT's last-over loss

Ahmad was introduced in the 15th over and he scalped Samson's wicket after going for runs. He was asked to defend six runs in the last over but he failed.

3

Noor idolizes Rashid Khan

An Afghanistan Cricket Board documentary revealed that Noor idolizes his compatriot and current teammate Rashid Khan. He was impressed with Rashid's bowling style.

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His numbers at the 2020 U-19 World Cup

Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad starred with seven wickets in five games at the 2020 ICC Under-19 World Cup, including 3/30 against UAE.

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Youngest player in Big Bash

Noor was picked by the Melbourne Renegades for BBL 2020/21 season. He made his debut against the Hurricanes and became the youngest to play in the tournament (15years 350days). 

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Magical debut against Zimbabwe

Noor had a successful T20I debut against Zimbabwe where he finished with figures 4/10. Those were the best figures for an Afghan bowler on their T20I debut.

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