Key Takeaways
- Hassan Khan, former Pakistan Under-19 captain, has been drafted into the USA squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2.
- Khan, who turns 28 on October 16, is set to make his senior international debut nearly a decade after captaining Pakistan.
- His strong performances in Major League Cricket (MLC) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) have earned him a place in the 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, replacing Ali Khan who is out with a hamstring injury.
Khan, who will turn 28 on October 16, is set to make his senior international debut, nearly a decade after captaining Pakistan at the 2018 Under-19 World Cup.
The left-arm spinning all-rounder has been impressing in Major League Cricket (MLC) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where he scored 429 runs from 262 balls, including 30 sixes, across two seasons.
His performances in MLC, including 204 runs at an average of 40.80 and 10 wickets, and 225 runs at a strike rate of 187.50 with 17 sixes in 2025, have opened doors for him in other franchise competitions such as the Big Bash League, ILT20, and Caribbean Premier League.
Khan returned to the PSL in 2026 with Hyderabad Kingsmen, where he scored 139 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 195.77, including an unbeaten 33 and six wickets during the tournament.
The USA team is hopeful that Khan can make an immediate impact as they prepare for the World Cup Qualifiers in February.
Hassan Khan’s journey from Pakistan to the USA and his rise in international cricket is a testament to his talent and perseverance.
