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In this exclusive interview, Hassan Khan, the USA-qualified all-rounder and former Pakistan U19 captain, opens up about his unique journey in cricket. From sharing a dressing room with legends in the PSL to his ambitions of representing the USA on the global stage, Hassan reflects on the experiences that have shaped his career and his plans to become a freelance cricketer in leagues around the world.
Key revelations include:
• PSL status revealed: "I have registered as an overseas player" - For the upcoming PSL season, Hassan has registered as an overseas player representing the USA.
• Dressing room with legends: "I shared a dressing room with AB de Villiers in Lahore" - Hassan reflects on his early PSL days with Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars, where he shared a dressing room with icons like Sir Viv Richards, Kevin Pietersen, and AB de Villiers.
• Career-defining moments: "When you watch people on TV and share a dressing room with them, you get to learn a lot" - The value of elite exposure
• Respect in Pakistan: "A little bit of respect in Pakistan due to the captaincy of Pakistan U19" - Hassan describes leaving Pakistan cricket as a tough and sudden decision, but one he believes was part of a better plan for his career. Hassan feels he is a much more evolved and improved player now compared to his early years in Pakistan and is focused on making a mark in international cricket.
• Global league ambition: "Play as a freelance cricketer all around the world" - He emphasizes the importance of quickly adapting his batting shots and bowling lengths to the varied conditions found in the BBL, CPL, and Major League Cricket. He credits MLC for providing players in the USA with significant exposure and a platform to be noticed by other leagues worldwide
• Commitment to USA: "Looking forward to play for USA in future tournaments" - Hassan reveals he is very close to completing his qualification period to play for the USA national team (with only about a month remaining) and is eager to represent them internationally.
Watch full interview with Saj here:
Key revelations include:
• PSL status revealed: "I have registered as an overseas player" - For the upcoming PSL season, Hassan has registered as an overseas player representing the USA.
• Dressing room with legends: "I shared a dressing room with AB de Villiers in Lahore" - Hassan reflects on his early PSL days with Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars, where he shared a dressing room with icons like Sir Viv Richards, Kevin Pietersen, and AB de Villiers.
• Career-defining moments: "When you watch people on TV and share a dressing room with them, you get to learn a lot" - The value of elite exposure
• Respect in Pakistan: "A little bit of respect in Pakistan due to the captaincy of Pakistan U19" - Hassan describes leaving Pakistan cricket as a tough and sudden decision, but one he believes was part of a better plan for his career. Hassan feels he is a much more evolved and improved player now compared to his early years in Pakistan and is focused on making a mark in international cricket.
• Global league ambition: "Play as a freelance cricketer all around the world" - He emphasizes the importance of quickly adapting his batting shots and bowling lengths to the varied conditions found in the BBL, CPL, and Major League Cricket. He credits MLC for providing players in the USA with significant exposure and a platform to be noticed by other leagues worldwide
• Commitment to USA: "Looking forward to play for USA in future tournaments" - Hassan reveals he is very close to completing his qualification period to play for the USA national team (with only about a month remaining) and is eager to represent them internationally.
Watch full interview with Saj here:
