US based Pakistan cricketer eager to play in PSL next year

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is one of the many T20 leagues around the world which has provided a platform to the youngsters display their prowess. Pakistan’s former first-class cricketer Jan Nisar Khan, who has shifted his base to the United States of America, is hoping to play in the T20 competition next year. He was picked in the USA cricket squad for the ICC Americas’ sub-regional qualifier which will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina next month.

The final USA squad was announced after a talent identification drive across the country. A total of 39 players were invited to the selection camp in Houston and Jan Nisar was ecstatic after he was picked. He has played as many as 68 first-class games in Pakistan and has amassed 2213 runs at an average of 24.05 with a couple of centuries and 8 half-centuries. He has also picked 98 wickets in his career as he shifted to the US four years ago.

I want to perform for the USA

Jan Nisar Khan was delighted after being selected in the team and wanted to perform well. He also thanked his mentor for encouraging him throughout ever since he has shifted to the country. “Ever since I came to the USA, I have been playing cricket in various leagues across the country. I am thankful to my mentor Sakhi Muhammad who continuously encouraged me,” he said while speaking to Dawn.

However, Jannisar was more excited to feature in the PSL next year. Despite being 36-year-old, he is also eyeing to play in the T20 leagues around the world and it remains to be seen if he manages to draw attention by playing well for his current national team.

“I want to perform for the USA national team in the upcoming assignments and later, of course, look forward to feature in the Pakistan Super League next year besides in T20 leagues around the world,” Jannisar concluded.

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