{
  "id": 12623706,
  "title": "Former Pakistan Cricket Captain Joins USA Team",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/former-pakistan-cricket-captain-joins-usa-team",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T11:51:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/07/former-pakistan-cricket-captain-joins-usa-team/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Pakistan Under-19 captain Hassan Khan has joined the United States cricket team for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series. The left-arm spinning all-rounder replaces fast bowler Ali Khan, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. At 28, Hassan is set to make his senior international debut nearly a decade after leading the Pakistan Under-19 team to victory in the 2018 World Cup. Initially a promising cricketer in Pakistan, Hassan faced challenges securing regular opportunities. He subsequently joined the Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States and showcased his skills, netting 204 runs at an average of 40.80 and taking 10 wickets in the 2024 MLC season. His impressive form continued in 2025, with 225 runs at a strike rate of 187.50 and 17 sixes. Hassan's success extended to other franchise competitions, including the Big Bash League, ILT20 and Caribbean Premier League. He returned to the Pakistan Super League in 2026 with Hyderabad Kingsmen, contributing 139 runs in eight innings and taking six wickets. The United States now anticipates Hassan's impact as they gear up for the World Cup Qualifiers in February.",
  "summary": "Former Pakistan Under-19 captain Hassan Khan has been drafted into the United States squad for the ongoing ICC Cricket World … Read More The post Former Pakistan Cricket Captain Joins USA Team appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}