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Ex-Pakistan captain, who led Shaheen Afridi in World Cup, set for USA debut

Hassan Khan, the former Pakistan Under-19 captain who led the side at the 2018 World Cup—including future Pakistan star Shaheen Afridi—will make his international debut for the United States in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against the UAE and Namibia. The 28-year-old all-rounder, who once showed promise in Pakistan’s domestic circuit and the Pakistan Super League, has spent the past few years establishing himself in franchise cricket, most notably with the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket, where he delivered a standout 2024 season with 204 runs and 10 wickets across nine matches, earning Domestic Player of the Year honors.

His career has since expanded across T20 leagues worldwide, including stints in the Big Bash League, ILT20, and Caribbean Premier League, while he returned to the PSL in 2026 with the Hyderabad Kingsmen. Khan’s call-up replaces injured fast bowler Ali Khan and marks a pivotal moment for the USA, offering him a pathway to regular international cricket as the team gears up for the next World Cup cycle.

With 1,649 T20 runs and 85 wickets in 146 matches, his experience and adaptability could play a key role in America’s ambitions on the global stage.

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