Rehan Ahmed (born 13 August 2004) is an English cricketer who plays international cricket for the England men's team. He gained prominence in December 2022 when, at the age of 18 years and 126 days, he became the youngest player to make a Test debut for England. On the third day of his debut Test, he also set a record as the youngest debutant to take a five-wicket haul in an innings in men's Test cricket.
| Full name | Rehan Ahmed |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 August 2004 |
| Nationality | English |
| Sport | Cricket |
| International team | England |
| Test debut | 17 December 2022, against Pakistan |
| Notable record | Youngest Test debutant for England (18 years, 126 days) |
Ahmed emerged through the English domestic cricket system before earning selection to the senior England side as a teenager. His rapid progression to international cricket made him one of the youngest players to represent England in the modern era.
Ahmed made his international debut for England against Pakistan on 17 December 2022. By taking the field at the age of 18 years and 126 days, he surpassed previous records to become England's youngest male Test debutant.
On the third day of his debut Test against Pakistan, Ahmed claimed five wickets in an innings, becoming the youngest debutant to record a five-wicket haul in an innings in the history of men's Test cricket.
On 12 March 2023, Ahmed became the youngest male cricketer to have represented England in all three formats of international cricket — Test, One Day International and Twenty20 International.
Ahmed's debut and early performances have been recognised for their record-setting nature, both in the context of English cricket and the wider history of men's Test cricket. His achievements highlighted the development pipeline for young spinners and all-format players in English cricket.