Farhan Ahmed, who is just 17 years old, has made history for Nottinghamshire by taking their first-ever T20 hat-trick. He achieved this during a Vitality Blast match against Lancashire.
Farhan is the younger brother of England cricketer Rehan Ahmed and the son of a former Pakistan player who now works as a cab driver in England.
In this important game, Farhan showed amazing skills with the ball. He took 5 wickets for only 25 runs, which is an excellent bowling figure in T20 cricket. His hat-trick came at the perfect time — he took three wickets in three balls at the end of his spell, helping Nottinghamshire win the match by four wickets.
Because of his brilliant bowling, Nottinghamshire easily chased down the target. They won the game with 28 balls left, which made the victory even more special for the young bowler.
Farhan has already made a name for himself in English county cricket. When he was only 16, he became the youngest first-class player in Nottinghamshire’s history. He made headlines when he took 10 wickets in one first-class match, which is a big achievement for any bowler, especially one so young.
Many cricket fans and former players have praised Farhan for his calm attitude and great talent under pressure. People believe that, like his brother Rehan, he can have a bright future in international cricket too.
Farhan’s story is inspiring for young cricketers everywhere. His hard work and his family’s support have helped him achieve big goals. His latest hat-trick has now made him part of Nottinghamshire’s cricket history forever.
