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Daily Mirror
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Joshua Lees

Shane Warne tipped England prospect Rehan Ahmed for greatness aged just 13

A clip of cricket legend Shane Warne has emerged, showing the Australian tipping England prospect Rehan Ahmed for greatness when he was just 13 years of age. Now 18, Ahmed proved to be the breakout star in the 2022 County Championship season.

His impressive form for Leicestershire has now earned him a call up to the England setup, and, if selected, he will become his nation's youngest ever Test player. According to the great Warne though, Ahmed was always destined for greatness.

The video on social media shows a 13-year-old Ahmed shaking the hand of the Aussie leg spinner, who tips Ahmed to be playing first class cricket 'very soon'.

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