Born to Shahnawaz and Rahena in Mundur, Thrissur, Enaan is currently a first-year BCom student at Kerala Varma College. His cricketing journey began at the Cricket Academy in Sharjah, where he was mentored by Pakistan’s legendary spinner Saqlain Mushtaq. Inspired by Mushtaq, Enaan developed his leg-spin skills before returning to India to pursue greater opportunities.

Enaan progressed through the ranks, joining Kerala’s Under-14 team and excelling in the state’s cricketing circuit. He credits his development as a bowling all-rounder to his coaches, P. Balachandran and Dinesh, of the Athreya Cricket Academy. His outstanding performances in domestic tournaments earned him a spot in the U-19 national camp in Bengaluru, which eventually led to his inclusion in the national squad.

India’s U-19 team, the most successful side in Asia Cup history with eight titles, is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Japan, and the UAE. Group B consists of defending champions Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

The tournament will kick off with Sri Lanka facing Nepal in Sharjah and Bangladesh taking on Afghanistan in Dubai. India’s campaign begins against arch-rivals Pakistan on November 30 in Dubai.