Hasan Mohsin: The transformation of Pakistan’s budding star

E-Paper | June 13, 2026

Pakistan may have ended their 2016 U-19 World Cup campaign at the fifth spot but they were successful in unearthing several future stars. With 293 runs and 11 wickets in six matches, Hasan Mohsin was undoubtedly the find of the tournament.

Mohsin, who started off as a legspinner, has now transformed into a match-winning all-rounder and has his sights set firmly on spot in the Pakistan side.

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Sarai Alamgir

Apr 19, 2016 03:19pm

All the best.

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Neutral

Apr 19, 2016 03:50pm

great posture, very focused, professionally behaved... i am impressed

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adnan

Apr 19, 2016 03:55pm

good luck hasan.. wish you all the best.

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Ahsan

Apr 19, 2016 04:26pm

i saw him play in the u19 world cup and thought he played very well against WI under pressure. i wish him the best and hope he doesn't get lost in the system like the past promising stars to be.

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Asad

Apr 19, 2016 04:27pm

Already knew he had great talent from the U19 World Cup games I watched,

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Expat loves PAK

Apr 19, 2016 05:36pm

Let's hope the PCB recognizes the talent and nurtures it rather than burying it due to nepotism.

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M Ali

Apr 19, 2016 05:52pm

Best of luck hasan

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toda.

Apr 19, 2016 07:28pm

But there is a little problem, he is from karachi remember what happened to Fawad Alam, Asim Kamal??

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Shahid

Apr 19, 2016 07:37pm

Long way to go but we wish him the best.

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Pakfan

Apr 19, 2016 08:14pm

Perform well in one day tournament

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Human

Apr 19, 2016 08:15pm

@toda. sarfraz is from Karachi as well and he's the captain -_-

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SYED

Apr 19, 2016 08:37pm

@HUMAN.. Yes Sarfaraz is the captain but you remember what he has to go through during World Cup and other series. There's no doubt hardships for Karachi players getting in the team and keeping the position.

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Fawad

Apr 19, 2016 08:56pm

@toda. brother i will normally side with you as i also belong to one of the small province conveniently neglected at resource sharing time however there are others powers at play in PCB, provincial rivalry/blessedness may be part of it but it is not the whole picture.....nepotism, shortsightedness,incompetent and out of touch with modern cricket administration methods is the real reason..

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concerned citizen

Apr 19, 2016 09:05pm

very composed and very mature at this young age. He knows and he also listen to the right folks. He has right head on his shoulders and I wish him best luck to come good for Pakistan and if he is playing under surfraz, he needs to promote him as part of his duty.

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syed wasim haider

Apr 19, 2016 09:17pm

All the best.

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Apr 19, 2016 10:36pm

Migrate to another nation like Imran Tahir. You will be a star in a few years !

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Ali Vazir

Apr 19, 2016 11:09pm

Our prayers are with you. All the best Hasan.

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Saima Khan

Apr 19, 2016 11:19pm

I saw his inning. he is impressive. Please include him now. Do not treat him as Sarfraz Ahmed, Fawad Alam, Anwar Ali Sarfraz and Anwar were the hero of Under 19 2006 world cup. But they make perm slot in team after 10 years. What a shame?

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muneeb

Apr 20, 2016 04:34am

he needs to play first class cricket for a year or so, before hoping for an entry to the national side!

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Apr 20, 2016 05:18am

proove urself dude now.

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