Pakistan’s new cricketing sensation, Rajaullah, has firmly dismissed viral reports claiming he did not possess a passport when selected for the national squad’s ongoing tour of England. The 22-year-old pace-bowling all-rounder was drafted into the Test team amidst a major squad overhaul following a string of poor performances by the national side on English soil. Shortly after his inclusion, an extraordinary narrative gained rapid traction across social media platforms.

Sensationalist posts alleged that the young cricketer from the mountainous terrain lacked basic travel documentation when his call-up arrived. The internet rumour mill claimed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials struggled to contact him due to the remote location of his home, ultimately forcing the board to arrange an emergency passport to board his flight to the United Kingdom. Several international media outlets, including Gulf News, republished the unverified narrative as factual context without conducting independent verification.

Addressing journalists following a brilliant display at Edgbaston, Rajaullah clarified the record directly, putting the fabricated backstory to rest. He confirmed that the passport claims were entirely false, clarifying that he had held valid travel documentation for nearly a full year before the team selection took place.

The off-field distraction did little to dampen his performance on the pitch, where he produced a remarkably memorable Test debut. During his opening spell with the ball, the young fast bowler generated speeds exceeding 148 km/h, removing England captain Joe Root on just his fourth delivery in international cricket.

It was his explosive batting performance that captured global headlines. Coming in at number nine with Pakistan facing the bleak prospect of an innings defeat, Rajaullah struck a fiery 81 off just 63 balls. His counter-attacking innings featured nine towering sixes, equaling the world record held by New Zealand’s Tim Southee for the most sixes hit on Test debut. The feat also saw him equal English skipper Ben Stokes for the highest number of sixes struck in a single Test innings on English soil, cementing his status as one of Pakistan’s most promising young talents.