https://www.scmp.com/rss/524101/feed The latest news and top stories on Nizakat Khan, a Hong Kong cricketer. An all-rounder, he is a right-handed batsman and leg-break bowler. Khan served as captain of the Hong Kong men's national team from August 2021 until December 2024, leading campaigns in regional tournaments including the 2022 Asia Cup. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Hailed by his coach and captain, respectively, as “an exceptional talent” and “a great prospect”, Shiv Mathur has targeted a statement performance in Hong Kong’s ongoing four-match T20 series with Kuwait. At a career crossroads, Mathur, who has a highest score of 39 from 11 T20 internationals, will decide this summer whether to leave the city for university. In purely cricket terms, the 18-year-old is aiming over the next week to shrug off a quiet start against Kuwait and “show I’m here to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3344878/exceptional-hong-kong-teen-cricketer-faces-crunch-choice-between-local-overseas-studies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3344878/exceptional-hong-kong-teen-cricketer-faces-crunch-choice-between-local-overseas-studies?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Kaushal Silva said he had complete faith in Hong Kong’s inconsistent batsman after his team overcame a second mini-collapse in two days on Thursday to beat Kuwait and move 2-0 ahead in their four-match T20 series. Batting first, Hong Kong were indebted to a measured assault from captain Yasim Murtaza, who struck 60 from 30 balls to lift them from the rubble of 84 for seven to a challenging 171-9. After Murtaza trapped opener Clint Anto lbw in the first over of their reply at Tin Kwong Road... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3344767/silva-willing-keep-faith-hong-kong-batsman-despite-second-t20-collapse-2-days?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3344767/silva-willing-keep-faith-hong-kong-batsman-despite-second-t20-collapse-2-days?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:05:07 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara The big-hitting batsman-turned-international-footballer, Jahangir Khan, said he was fighting for a Hong Kong recall following his fine start to the campaign with revitalised North District. Raiding wingback Khan unleashed a blockbuster equalising strike in a 3-3 draw with Kitchee on Sunday that saw his unfashionable team climb to the top of the local Premier League table. The 25-year-old became the first player of South Asian descent to represent Hong Kong in June 2022. His achievement was all... https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3330487/pakistan-born-footballers-hong-kong-ambition-after-ditching-first-sporting-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3330487/pakistan-born-footballers-hong-kong-ambition-after-ditching-first-sporting-love?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:00:18 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball Hong Kong will rely on the firepower of Babar Hayat and Nizakat Khan, and the wily spin of captain Yasim Murtaza, to keep them competitive in next month’s Cricket Sixes. Kaushal Silva, the city’s head coach, has opted for an experienced seven-man squad, also bringing in Anshuman Rath, Aizaz Khan, Eshan Khan and Nasarula Rana. The home side have been placed in Group D alongside holders Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, two teams expected to have several T20 internationals in their ranks. “The Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3328944/babar-hayat-nizakat-khan-spearhead-experienced-hong-kong-squad-cricket-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3328944/babar-hayat-nizakat-khan-spearhead-experienced-hong-kong-squad-cricket-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:30:25 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Hong Kong captain Yasim Murtaza said that fielding errors had proved decisive for his team after they exited the Asia Cup in Dubai on Monday. Five spilled catches cost the Hongkongers dearly as they fell to a four-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka in their closing match of the tournament. Batting first, the city team posted 149 for four, Nizakat Khan top scoring with a breezy unbeaten 52. In reply, Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka was reprieved three times on his way to a vital contribution of 68,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3325723/hong-kong-blame-dropped-catches-after-going-close-shock-asia-cup-breakthrough?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3325723/hong-kong-blame-dropped-catches-after-going-close-shock-asia-cup-breakthrough?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:15:17 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Skipper Litton Das top-scored with 59 as Bangladesh beat a spirited Hong Kong by seven wickets in their first match of the Asia Cup on Thursday. Hong Kong posted 143-7 after Nizakat Khan made 42 in the T20 meeting in Abu Dhabi, where the minnows were invited to bat first. Bangladesh lost two early wickets in their chase to raise Hong Kong hopes of an upset, but Litton put on a stand of 95 with Towhid Hridoy, who made an unbeaten 35, to reach 144-3 in 17.4 overs. Litton reached his 50 in 33 balls... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3325376/asia-cup-hong-kong-lose-second-match-litton-das-guides-bangladesh-t20-win?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3325376/asia-cup-hong-kong-lose-second-match-litton-das-guides-bangladesh-t20-win?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:21 +0000