Former Pakistan Cricket Captain Joins USA Team

Former Pakistan Under-19 captain Hassan Khan has been drafted into the United States squad for the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against the UAE and Namibia.

Key points

• Hassan returned to the PSL in 2026 with Hyderabad Kingsmen, where he scored 139 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 195.77.
• He followed that with another solid campaign in 2025, scoring 225 runs at a strike rate of 187.50 and smashing 17 sixes.
• His performances additionally opened doors in other franchise competitions, including the Sizeable Bash League, ILT20 and Caribbean Premier League.
• That Pakistan squad additionally included future internationals Shaheen Shah Afridi and Musa Khan.
• Once considered one of Pakistan's promising young cricketers, Hassan struggled for regular opportunities despite making sporadic appearances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Notably, the left-arm spinning all-rounder has replaced fast bowler Ali Khan. This person has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. NCCIA Yet to Return Mohammad Rizwan's Phone After Questioning.

Hassan Khan, who turns 28 on October 16, is now in line to create his senior international debut almost a decade after captaining Pakistan at the 2018 Under-19 World Cup. That Pakistan squad additionally included future internationals Shaheen Shah Afridi and Musa Khan.

Once considered one of Pakistan's promising young cricketers, Hassan struggled for regular opportunities despite making sporadic appearances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He afterwards moved to the United States and revived his career through Major League Cricket (MLC).

For context, the all-rounder impressed for the San Francisco Unicorns in the 2024 MLC season, scoring 204 runs at an average of 40.80 and a strike rate of 143.66 while additionally taking 10 wickets.

He followed that with another solid campaign in 2025, scoring 225 runs at a strike rate of 187.50 and smashing 17 sixes. Throughout the two seasons, Hassan accumulated 429 runs from 262 balls, including 30 sixes.

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Hassan returned to the PSL in 2026 with Hyderabad Kingsmen, where he scored 139 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 195.77. While he additionally picked up six wickets during the tournament, his highest score was an unbeaten 33.

For context, the USA will now hope Hassan can create an immediate impact as the team prepares for the World Cup Qualifiers in February. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around former Pakistan Cricket Captain Joins USA Team point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.