Hassan Khan, the globetrotting T20 allrounder, has been drafted into the USA squad for the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against the UAE and Namibia. The move offers the 27-year-old former Pakistan U19 captain his first taste of international cricket, nearly a decade after he was first earmarked as a future star. He joins the team as a replacement for fast bowler Ali Khan, who is currently sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
Turning 28 on October 16, Hassan arrives in the USA setup following a career transformation that shifted him from an overlooked prospect in Pakistan to a high-demand T20 specialist. His rise on the franchise circuit followed a stint in American cricket that reignited his professional prospects after opportunities in his home country had largely stagnated. Despite leading a 2018 U19 World Cup squad that featured future Pakistan stars like Shaheen Shah Afridi and Musa Khan, Hassan eventually found himself outside the national setup and struggling for selection in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The left-arm spinning allrounder turns 28 on October 16 and arrives into the USA set-up after a remarkable reinvention that has transformed him from an overlooked Pakistan prospect into one of the most sought-after allro. Fearless and clean ball-striking from word go, khan had suddenly developed one of the most valuable commodities in T20 cricket. According to in many ways, the United, Is where Khan found the second act of his career. He arrived in American cricket after reaching something of a dead end back home. Opportunities had gradually dried up, once regarded among Pakistan’s brightest young allrounders.
His resurgence began during the 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC) season with the San Francisco Unicorns. Across nine matches, he tallied 204 runs at an average of 40.80 and a strike rate of 143.66, while simultaneously claiming 10 wickets at an average of 17.36. As the only player in that tournament to achieve the 200-run and 10-wicket threshold, he was named the league’s Domestic Player of the Year. He followed this with a dominant 2025 campaign, hammering 225 runs with 17 sixes over 11 innings at an improved strike rate of 187.50.
Between the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Hassan accumulated 429 runs from just 262 balls, finding the boundary 31 times and clearing the ropes on 30 occasions. This explosive form made him a sought-after talent across global leagues, including the Big Bash League, ILT20, and the Caribbean Premier League. His successful run eventually led to a return to the PSL in 2026, where he secured a spot with the Hyderabad Kingsmen after years of inactivity in the domestic competition.
The USA team is hopeful that Hassan’s experience and current form will provide an immediate boost to their lineup. His inclusion is viewed as a vital addition as the squad prepares for the critical World Cup Qualifiers scheduled for February.
