Pakistan’s rising wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah Khan has opened up on reports claiming he has left Pakistan to pursue a long-term cricket career in England.

 

Speculation surfaced on social media in the past few days suggesting that the 22-year-old had moved to England with the aim of switching his allegiance to English cricket. However, Haseebullah has now rubbished these claims through an Instagram story, calling all such reports baseless.

 

“I want to inform you all that I have arrived in England for my domestic county contract and other commitments,” he clarified. “I am fully committed and determined to represent my country Pakistan with complete dedication and passion.”

 

 

The young cricketer also urged his fans not to pay attention to any false news. “My humble request to everyone is not to believe in fake news and rumours. Pakistan Zindabad,” he wrote.

 

A viral Facebook post had claimed that Haseebullah met with England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) agents to discuss his future in English cricket.

 

It is worth mentioning that Haseebullah has played three T20Is for Pakistan, scoring 36 runs at an average of 12. He was also part of Quetta Gladiators in the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League but featured in only one match, scoring seven runs.

 

The reports surfaced after he was not selected in the Pakistan Shaheens’ recently announced squad for the England tour and the Top End T20 Series in Australia.