Hassan Khan playing for Quetta Gladiators (Source: AFP Photos)Hassan Khan, Pakistan’s captain at the 2018 U-19 World Cup, will play for the USA in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against the UAE and Namibia.Hassan, who led Shaheen Afridi in the 2018 U-19 World Cup, has been picked in place of Ali Khan, who recently picked up a hamstring injury, as reported by Cricbuzz. However, Hassan has never played for Pakistan’s senior side.There is no full official USA squad available for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series.When Did Hassan Khan Move To USA?Important to mention that Hassan Khan does not hold U.S. citizenship. He moved from Pakistan to the USA in 2023, and since then, he has played as a local player in domestic competitions such as Minor League Cricket and Major League Cricket.Hassan Khan was projected as one of Pakistan’s brightest all-rounders when he came into the mix. However, he never got the opportunity at the senior level.ALSO READWatch- Pakistan’s U19 World Cup Captain Takes A Screamer With One HandAlso, during the PSL drafts in 2022 and 2023, Hassan went unsold in both seasons. That prompted him to switch to the USA for a better future.Hassan Khan's Rise Since USA SwitchHassan has kept on doing wonderful things since moving to the USA. During the MLC 2024, he made 204 runs for the San Francisco Unicorns across eight innings at a strike rate of 143.66, averaging 40.80.With the ball, he also took 10 wickets in the same season, striking at 13.Ever since then, wherever Hassan went, he shone with both bat and ball. Thanks to his impressive form, he earned contracts with the Big Bash League (BBL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and Global Super League (GSL), among other tournaments.However, Hassan’s biggest achievement so far came in 2026, when PSL brought him back through the auction process. Hyderabad Kingsmen acquired his services at PKR 1.85 crore.With the bat, Hassan struck at 195.77 in PSL 2026, making 139 runs across eight innings at an average of 27.80. With the ball, he had six wickets in 12 matches.ALSO READIndia's T20I Record At JSCA International Stadium Ranchi Before IND vs WI 2nd T20I, 2026
