U19 World Cup 2024 will kick start from Friday (tomorrow) with the opening game between the United States and Ireland, and South Africa and West Indies in South Africa. The tournament will witness players who are related to famous cricketers.
Stars like Sarfaraz Khan and Naseem Shah have flourished in the U19 World Cup. Now, their brothers, sons, and relatives grace the tournament.
Cricketer | Kin | Nation | Relation |
Sarfaraz Khan | Musheer Khan | India | Brother |
Mohammad Nabi | Hassan Eisakhil | Afghanistan | Son |
Rashid Khan | Usman Khan Shinwari | Afghanistan | Nephew |
Naseem Shah | Ubaid Shah | Pakistan | Brother |
Devon Smith | Devonie Joseph | West Indies | Nephew |
Jeremy Coney | Tom Jones | New Zealand | Grandson |
Jahangir Alam | Jishan Alam | Bangladesh | Son |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Jamshid Zadran | Afghanistan | cousin |
Dale Benkenstein | Luc Benkenstein (South Africa) | England | Oon |
Famous cricketers’ relatives in U19 World Cup 2024
Sarfaraz Khan’s brother
Sarfaraz Khan’s brother Musheer Khan is among the young stars to keep an eye on at the U-19 World Cup this year. He is a gifted all-around player, and many believe that his power game surpasses that of his older brother.
Mohammad Nabi’s son
Hassan Eisakhil is the son of Muhammad Nabi. He will play for Afghanistan in the opening position.
Rashid Khan’s Nephew
Rashid Khan’s nephew, Usman Khan Shinwari is playing in the Afghanistan U-19 side.
Naseem Shah’s brother
We will see Naseem Shah’s brother Ubaid Shah in the U19 World Cup. Similar to Naseem’s cricket path, Ubaid is another tearaway quick from Lower Dir.
Devon Smith’s nephew
Former West Indian batter Devon Smith’s nephew of Devonie Joseph will be a wicketkeeper for West Indies U-19 World Cup. Joseph is a powerful left-handed hitter who compares his batting approach to that of Nicholas Pooran.