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Pakistan’s emerging wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah Khan has strongly denied reports suggesting he is planning to switch allegiance and pursue his cricketing career in England.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the 22-year-old clarified that he is currently in England solely for his county cricket commitments and sponsorship obligations, and remains fully committed to representing Pakistan on the international stage.
“I would like to inform you all that I have arrived in England in connection with my domestic county contract and sponsorship obligations,” Haseebullah stated in his Instagram story.
“I remain fully committed to representing my country, Pakistan, with utmost dedication and passion.”
The clarification came after rumours began circulating on social media, claiming that Haseebullah had met with ECB agents to explore future prospects in English cricket.
A Facebook post making these claims went viral, prompting the young cricketer to publicly set the record straight.
He also urged the public and media to avoid fuelling speculation.
“I kindly request everyone to refrain from spreading false rumours. Thanks for your continued support. Pakistan Zindabad,” he concluded.
Haseebullah has so far featured in three T20Is for Pakistan, scoring 36 runs at an average of 12. He was part of the Quetta Gladiators squad in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, earlier this year, but played just one match, scoring seven runs.
In his overall T20 career, the left-handed batter has played 35 matches, scoring 599 runs at an average of 19.96 and a strike rate of 118.37, including three half-centuries.
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