• Rehan Ahmed has been called up to England’s Test squad for its match against Pakistan
• Ahmed has played in just three first-class games
• Stokes said that Ahmed has to be developed with the national squad

Rehan Ahmed, 18, who has been called up to England’s Test squad for its match against Pakistan in December, has been described as a “really unique talent” by England captain Ben Stokes.

Should he represent his nation in Rawalpindi, Multan, or Karachi, he will break the record for the youngest male Test player in England’s history.

For Leicestershire, all-rounder Ahmed has played in just three first-class games, but in those three games, he has taken nine wickets and scored 195 runs.

“We see him as one of those very rare talents, to have someone at such a young age be so noticeable with the way he bowls and the way he bats.” Stokes said in an interview

Stokes said that Ahmed has to be developed with the national squad and that he still has a lot to learn.

“We’re fully aware he’s not the finished project and I think it’s important for his inclusion not to be looked into too much.

“We see this as an opportunity to get someone as talented as Rehan into the squad and nurture him,” he added.

“Who knows where he could be in two or three years’ time.

“I’m excited to have him in the squad, but if we feel we want to chuck him a Test cap, we’re in the position to do that.”

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