Hassan Adnan

Hassan Adnan began his career with Islamabad in 1994, followed by intermittent spells at Gurjanwala and the Water and Power Development Authority between 1997 and 2005. His free scoring, temperament and several man-of-the-match awards in the Tissot Cup attracted Derbyshire to sign him in 2003. He became qualified for England and played as a non-overseas player for Derbyshire for several years. Adnan's first full season heralded more than 1000 County Championship runs at an average of over 51, including a sparkling hundred in a 50-over match against New Zealand, and was rewarded by being named Derbyshire Supporter's Club Player of the Year. The next season was less prolific, but 191 against Somerset at Taunton reminded Derbyshire fans of his natural flair for batting. He was released by the club at the end of the 2007 season after averaging just 21 in his 11 matches and having never recovered his impressive form of 2004. In 2006, he joined Chris Taylor's Pro Cricket Coaching academy, providing coaching across the Midlands and northern England. He also qualified as an ECB umpire and settled in England after the end of his playing career.
Will Luke January 2008