Hamid Hassan (Pashto: حميد حسن; born 1 June 1987) is a former Afghan cricketer who played international cricket as a right-arm fast bowler. He was among the early generation of Afghan players who helped raise the profile of cricket in the country during its rise through the associate ranks of the International Cricket Council.
Personal information
| Full name | Hamid Hassan |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 June 1987 |
| Nationality | Afghan |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast |
| Role | Bowler |
| International debut | April 2009 |
Background
Hamid Hassan is a right-arm fast bowler and a right-handed lower-order batsman, though his role in the side has primarily been that of a specialist bowler. He emerged as a pace-bowling option for Afghanistan during a period when the national team was establishing itself in international competition.
Career
Hamid Hassan made his international debut for Afghanistan in April 2009. As a fast bowler, he was part of the Afghan attack during the team's progression through associate-level cricket and into more prominent international fixtures.
Significance
As a fast bowler in Afghanistan's early international sides, Hamid Hassan featured in the team's development phase as it transitioned from the lower divisions of associate cricket towards regular fixtures against established cricketing nations.
Related topics
References
- Hamid Hassan – English Wikipedia
- Wikidata item: Q3535065