Washington, October 7,2026: 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 United Arab Emirates and Namibia, according to cricket website Cricbuzz.
The left-arm spinning all-rounder has replaced fast bowler Ali Khan, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury.
Hassan, who turns 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. That squad also included future Pakistan internationals Shaheen Shah Afridi and Musa Khan.
Once regarded as one of Pakistan’s promising young cricketers, Hassan struggled to establish himself at the domestic level and made only sporadic appearances in the Pakistan Super League. He later moved to the United States, where he rebuilt his career through Major League Cricket.
Representing the San Francisco Unicorns in the 2024 MLC season, Hassan scored 204 runs at an average of 40.80 and a strike rate of 143.66, while also taking 10 wickets.
He continued his impressive form in the 2025 season, scoring 225 runs at a strike rate of 187.50 and hitting 17 sixes. Across the two MLC seasons, he accumulated 429 runs from 262 balls, including 30 sixes.
His performances also earned him opportunities in the Big Bash League, ILT20 and Caribbean Premier League.
Hassan returned to the PSL in 2026 with Hyderabad Kingsmen, scoring 139 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 195.77, with a highest score of 33 not out. He also claimed six wickets during the tournament.
The USA will hope Hassan can make an immediate impact as the team prepares for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers scheduled for February, Cricbuzz reported on Wednesday.
His inclusion marks a significant new chapter in the career of a player who once represented Pakistan at the Under-19 level and is now set to make his senior international debut for the United States.
