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This is a bowler who won you the champions trophy. Currently, everyone is making memes on him on social media and has been the target of fans.

Yes he dropped a catch in the last world t20 and yes his form his bad currently.

But he is not a bad player overall and a part of our team. He is not stealing anyones spot, he has fallen in the pecking order and is only coming in as injury replacement.

Its not like he is a player on sifarish.

I really dont like how he is being targetted
 
There should be absolutely no hate on the player and Hasan Ali definitely gives it everything when he plays. That being said, team management and selection needs to be questioned as he gets dropped to work on his game and take a break and he gets back into the team without doing any of it. It just sets a bad precedent.
 
Major said:
This is a bowler who won you the champions trophy. Currently, everyone is making memes on him on social media and has been the target of fans.

Yes he dropped a catch in the last world t20 and yes his form his bad currently.

But he is not a bad player overall and a part of our team. He is not stealing anyones spot, he has fallen in the pecking order and is only coming in as injury replacement.

Its not like he is a player on sifarish.

I really dont like how he is being targetted
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You answered your own question in your post without even realizing it.
 
He is an easy target for his attention seeking antics on and off the field. These things bite you on the behind if you don't have the performances to back it up.
 
I'm not sure 'hated' is the right word but we just want him out of every white ball teams.

It's not just being named as an injury replacement, he got ridiculous backing from Babar prior to this too. For eg. he got to play bilateral odi series vs Australia and WI this year when he had no buiseness to.
 
Think that dropped catch in the World T20 really tipped the balance.

He will need to do something spectacular whenever he plays next to redeem himself.
 
Cauz his current bowling form is so poor, yet he gets selected everytime in the team.
 
MenInG said:
Think that dropped catch in the World T20 really tipped the balance.

He will need to do something spectacular whenever he plays next to redeem himself.
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Yes he dropped that catch. But what surprises me his selection is being critisized for no reason.

Its not like he was selected as the first option. He is getting selected after shaheen, waseem and dhani got injured.

Do fans expect a new bowler should be bought in fron pakistan?

With so many injuries, he will have to be played eventually
 
Major said:
Yes he dropped that catch. But what surprises me his selection is being critisized for no reason.

Its not like he was selected as the first option. He is getting selected after shaheen, waseem and dhani got injured.

Do fans expect a new bowler should be bought in fron pakistan?

With so many injuries, he will have to be played eventually
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A new bowler can be a wild card surprise as well.
 
Hassan Ali criticism is justified I think hate is a strong word to use.

His bowling and fielding has let down Pakistan at crucial stages World T 20, West indies series he was a passenger in the Australian and SL series yet he continues to find a way to make the squad by hook or crook.
 
I m glad he gets criticised. He deserve the criticism.

He is an absolutely awful bowler everybody knows that but he definitely can improve his fielding but he keeps dropping catches in almost every match at crucial moments.

Chief selector should also get criticised for selecting this useless player.
 
Only in Sub Continent countries you will be traumaized for life with a drop catch or poor performance in a World Cup match. No matter how decent you were before WC match.
Ben stokes went for 4 SIXES in a WC Final in last over but "kudos" to England cricket board how they treated him after that poor show :sachin
 
Ryw said:
Only in Sub Continent countries you will be traumaized for life with a drop catch or poor performance in a World Cup match. No matter how decent you were before WC match.
Ben stokes went for 4 SIXES in a WC Final in last over but "kudos" to England cricket board how they treated him after that poor show :sachin
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100% true. Dropped catches happen and likely even that catch might not have changed result.

Whatever antics he does, Hasan is a hard working guy who has come back from severe injury and is 100% committed to Pak cricket and his fitness. This alone should be enough to get respect from fans, let alone his past success that he got for country
 
Loses us crucial games and acts as if everything is alright. Needs to tone down the clown acts when things aren’t going well, people will appreciate him more.

Everyone knows he gives his 100%, but his antics let him down.
 
Xoib said:
Hassan Ali criticism is justified I think hate is a strong word to use.

His bowling and fielding has let down Pakistan at crucial stages World T 20, West indies series he was a passenger in the Australian and SL series yet he continues to find a way to make the squad by hook or crook.
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So just because we lost one game due to hid bad fielding we critsize him for the rest of his life.

Ben stokes says hello..

Hasan ali isnt as bad as he has been made by pakistani fans. It suprises me the way people talk about him as if he is a third class bowler.

How is it his fault hes back in the team? He didnt cause the three injuries, he was added cause we sre not inthe position to bring an unknown player and have to rely on an experience guy. He is not the first option, he came in as 6th option. 3 pacers injured and with two selected he is being added than
 
Usman Chadda said:
Loses us crucial games and acts as if everything is alright. Needs to tone down the clown acts when things aren’t going well, people will appreciate him more.

Everyone knows he gives his 100%, but his antics let him down.
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What are clown acts?

Even before hasan ali became a star he used to enjoy life because thats his personality. He cant just change his personality.

The guy got married, enjoys spending time with his wife. When he got injured he spent time in domestic cricket. Its not like he is not doing his hard work.
 
Villager6964 said:
I m glad he gets criticised. He deserve the criticism.

He is an absolutely awful bowler everybody knows that but he definitely can improve his fielding but he keeps dropping catches in almost every match at crucial moments.

Chief selector should also get criticised for selecting this useless player.
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He is not an awful bowler. He is very skillful and just put of form. Its like calling kohli an awful batsmen during when he is out of form.

Chief selector selected him after injuries
 
no one hates him, they are just frustrated at how much his performance has regressed, from a bowler who could touch 140, get consistent in swing and had a decent surprise bumper and slower ball he regressed in all facets of his bowling, which means he's gone the distance too often for a strike bowler.

its very similar to what happened to amir, however amir was and still is a far smarter bowler.

his fielding is not bad, but the fact is he drops clutch catches, which have cost Pakistan 2 very important games.
 
Yes he was best bowler for PAK in CT2017, but that spark was not seen later in him consistently especially in Limited Overs Cricket. His economy rate is prime example if you check it today.

After beating IND he was on cloud nine, and acted proudly by doing generator celebration during wagah border ceremony, mocking the neighbors.

Right after this incident, Indian batsmen pelted him right left and centre in next match, which might have sent shock waves and brought him down. He also has the second worst bowling spell after Wahab Riaz in that record 444 England scored.

So barring a few good games he has failed to be our go to Bowler , as was evident by him bowling with a high economy rate even against poor teams in last WC T20. His place is taken by other upcoming fast bowlers like Shaheen, Naseem, Dahani, Waseem, etc.
 
A rubbish bowler. Always chokes under pressure. Drop machine. Brainless. On top on and off the field he acts like a clown.
 
I hate using this "hate" word for every criticism on a cricketer. Hasan Ali has been a rubbish bowler for many yeas now , particularly in WBC and its very annoying he has been sneaking into the team from back door.

To make things worst, he talks too much " I'm a fighter " and does not try to improve his game much. He is definitely a big time age fudger , no wonder he has lost pace at his stated age of 28, more like Razzaq, when he turned "26".
 
My Indian friends are hoping Pakistan will play Hasan ALi today and not Hasnain today. Hasan is a true match loser.
 
Major said:
What are clown acts?

Even before hasan ali became a star he used to enjoy life because thats his personality. He cant just change his personality.
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Please don't put his nonsense at the Wagah Border and his ridiculous and stupid celebration down to 'personality'. The guy has been way over the top in his ego and as someone else rightly said, that comes back to bite you when you can't back it up.
 
hitthestump said:
Please don't put his nonsense at the Wagah Border and his ridiculous and stupid celebration down to 'personality'. The guy has been way over the top in his ego and as someone else rightly said, that comes back to bite you when you can't back it up.
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Absolutely .
 
Pakistan fans can't have it both ways. On the one hand some folks demand more personality from our players and blast them for being timid, colourless and bland - but when they do they're showoffs and dramaybaaz.

Having a personality shouldn't be dependent on performances. They're human beings like anyone else. So what he does on social media I couldn't care less.

My criticism of Hasan Ali is on performance. He earned a recall after a superb 2020/21 QEA. His Test performances in 2021 were excellent, albeit against fairly weak teams.

However his catching has been appalling since his debut. He simply cannot catch under pressure and his infamous Australia drop clearly affected him psychologically.

Since then his Test form declined again - his pace dipping thus neutralising his threat from reverse swing. His white ball bowling has never been strong bar that stellar 2017. His lack of height always meant his margin for error with length is smaller than a Shaheen Afridi - so unless he's playing on low bounce two paced UAE tracks he's target practice if he gets it slightly wrong.

Babar's effort to play him back into form was initially admirable but now it's getting ridiculous.
 
Theres no excuse for hate

However his selection should be duly criticised Why is he continually beibg picked even as a replacement when he was dropped for poor form

Hes costing pakistan games practically every series either by poor bowling or poor fielding He needs to be out of the limelight and should not be in the squad till he proves his pace and line and lengths improve

He should be nowhere near the squad even as a replacement
 
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hitthestump said:
Please don't put his nonsense at the Wagah Border and his ridiculous and stupid celebration down to 'personality'. The guy has been way over the top in his ego and as someone else rightly said, that comes back to bite you when you can't back it up.
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He can do anything he wants at wagah border. Why do you have problem with that.

What Ego bhai, he was like this even before his debut
 
What's obvious now is that teams know he's low on confidence, so they are targeting him right from ball one.

That makes things even tougher for him, especially when the other bowlers are doing well.

If it had been up to me I'd have let him play in the National T20 tournament.
 
was a poor effort from him yday, when ur opening bowlers are bowling 150 u should know 130 will seem like 120 to the batsman, trying to mix up with short balls was a terrible strategy, and to add to that his slower ball is visible on tv its so obvious he's setting it up in his delivery stride.

should have aimed to bowl line and length and hope to get some shape in like he used to, instead went searching for wickets and looked terrible compared to hasnain and rauf.
 
Hassan Ali days are over he is in the team
due to his good performances in the past.

I would rather have Zaman Khan or any other decent quick.

Not sure what Faheem Ashraf has done wrong he can bat, bowl as well as being a decent bowler.
 
He was out of form and went to play county cricket where he did decently but he returned back to international cricket with the same crap performances as before.

Tells you that county cricket is not the end all.
 
Savak said:
He was out of form and went to play county cricket where he did decently but he returned back to international cricket with the same crap performances as before.

Tells you that county cricket is not the end all.
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Played on seamer friendly wickets with helpful overhead conditions.
 
He is the weakest link in t20.

He has never been decent at t20 rather he is better at the longer format.

In odi’s he comes handy from the 28th over.

He can’t bowl with the PP, too much boundary options with his medium trundler pace.

Even Amir is bowling back at 145kph..

Time to send him out of the team.
 
Hasan is more suited to the longer version of the game.He should not play T20.PCB has no clue to pick players for different formats.England picks batsmen and bowlers who are suited to T20.Livingston,Salt,Hales,Roy etc play T20 only.Same with bowlers.They don’t pick Anderson and Broad got T20.
 
Fakhar Zaman isnt too far off

and if Babar keeps picking team based on "Friend Count in the XI", Babar as a captain wont be too far behind
 
3rd seamer in tests in England/Asia is the only role he can possibly play for Pakistan going forward. He can't control the new balland pitches are true and there's no reverse in white ball cricket .

Low bounce Asian test wickets with reverse on offer is the only set of conditions he might be successful with the ball shaping back into the stumps

Although going by his last series' in Pakistam and in SL, I'm not sure he is useful in that role either.
 
Hasan shouldn't be near the international team no matter what format in the near future. There is just no question about it. His friends in the camp have been carrying him along for the last 09 months based on one good summer a few years ago and there is now no excuse left to keep him there. How many more opportunities can they possibly justify?
 
If you cost Pakistan a high stake game you will be haunted for your whole career.

Similar to Misbah who decided to drop the anchor against India.

Unless he does a Stokes, I don’t see him reviving.
 
[Reporter:]

What kind of a character is Hasan Ali in the dressing room?

[Grant Bradburn:]

Hasan is a ball of energy. He's a fantastic re-edition, if you like, to our team.

Look, everyone knows that Hasan came in on the back of Nazim Shah's injury. We miss Nazim dearly. Our heart is with him and we know that his heart is with us as well. We've been keeping in touch with him over recent times, and he's a big loss for us. But to be able to add someone like Hassan Ali into the mix is such an asset to us. He's a great resource in all three departments of the game and I would say four departments because he's you know such a positive team man off the park as well.

He bats, he bowls, he fields and he's a live wire in the dressing room always full of positivity. So, you know we certainly are lucky to have someone like him to step in.
 
There is something about Hasan Ali. All Pakistani coaches have loved him. Most of the team mates love him.
 
It seems that to have a long career in the Pak side just marry an Indian girl! Hassan is not hated by most Pak people at all. It is that he shouldn't be in the side with that slow pace he is no threat to any batter. What ever happened to the likes of Junaid Khan?.
 
I don’t hate Hasan Ali. It’s not his fault he keeps getting picked despite not really improving the last few years. And that’s the issue - his bowling has regressed
 
I've never hated hasan Ali, same way I don't hate fakhar zaman.

I will always respect a player for winning a tournament for his country, its why I respect people like sarfi and don't respect rizzu for making us lose in the asia cup final

But that doesn't mean they should get endless ropes. If their not performing and have had series of bad forms then drop them. Our management doesn't drop them.

I have no problems with falhar but given his bad run he has no business in a world cup, sure if it was just a regular bilateral series then I wouldn't mind.
 
Hasan Ali's aggression circa 2017 / 2019 was epic. Both his fiery personality and aggression on the pitch was just what Pakistan needed, but for some bizarre reason he has become even more placid of late.

Hasan Ali does not deserve any hate, but deserves full support, because he is the type of bowler that can intimidate and bring you results.

Inshallah the fire will return vs India on 14th!
 
I don't think, many other Pakistani cricketers have far more haters than him. I think he has more fans than haters in Pakistan.
 
I think the selection of Hasan shows the total lack of depth in PK cricket. All we hear is about the talent available but in reality, the talent is sparse at the FC level( or the systems are so poor that we don't identify it or develop it). The result is a FC competition totally unfit for purpose and standard is awful.
 
Bewal Express said:
I think the selection of Hasan shows the total lack of depth in PK cricket. All we hear is about the talent available but in reality, the talent is sparse at the FC level( or the systems are so poor that we don't identify it or develop it). The result is a FC competition totally unfit for purpose and standard is awful.
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I feel the talent is there but we lack the proper facilities and coaches. We have a good pool of 90mph plus bowlers : Rauf , Shaheen, Hasnain, Ihsanullah etc the talent is available just not the right structure and facilities to nurture the talent .
 
Major said:
This is a bowler who won you the champions trophy. Currently, everyone is making memes on him on social media and has been the target of fans.

Yes he dropped a catch in the last world t20 and yes his form his bad currently.

But he is not a bad player overall and a part of our team. He is not stealing anyones spot, he has fallen in the pecking order and is only coming in as injury replacement.

Its not like he is a player on sifarish.

I really dont like how he is being targetted
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Right arm pacers don’t do well in Pakistan.
 
took 4 wickets today and was the best bowler out of all the main guys.

yet no one is talking about him
 
Major said:
took 4 wickets today and was the best bowler out of all the main guys.

yet no one is talking about him
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One thing is nice. He can take wickets on flat-tracks. I remember he took a 5fer against Australia when all Pakistan bowlers were being taken to the cleaners.
 
HA is honest trier but he shouldn't be anywhere near the PK team. It's shows the lack of depth in our team and FC cricket. The fact that he has been OK compared to SSA and Rauf is even more worrying
 
Looking in good rythm but i think its too late to get back into the International team.

 
wickets iare temporary but chitrol is permanent for Hassan bhai lolzz

 
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If only he had some height, what a bowler he could’ve been.

The problem with someone so short is that their margin of error is so small and after his brief purple patch, he was no longer the same bowler.

I do rate his ability to swing the new ball. He has good conventional swing bowling technique.

Perhaps he would have been far more successful in the 90s and 2000s when it was far easier to get reverse swing.
 
topspin said:
If only he had some height, what a bowler he could’ve been.

The problem with someone so short is that their margin of error is so small and after his brief purple patch, he was no longer the same bowler.

I do rate his ability to swing the new ball. He has good conventional swing bowling technique.

Perhaps he would have been far more successful in the 90s and 2000s when it was far easier to get reverse swing.
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Well that could be - but after injuries he lost serious pace. Also not sure why, but he bowled very short lengths in white ball cricket, compared to the fuller length which worked so well for him.
 
pakistani pride said:
Well that could be - but after injuries he lost serious pace. Also not sure why, but he bowled very short lengths in white ball cricket, compared to the fuller length which worked so well for him.
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The injuries were to be expected. He didn’t have the body/build to hack fast bowling.

Another example is Bilawal Bhatti. He showed a lot of promise when he began playing for Pakistan. But this guy was even shorter and bowler faster than Hasan Ali, so his career faded away even sooner.

Even the taller and bigger units bowlers have struggled to keep injury free, so just goes to show guys like Hasan Ali had little to no chance of sustaining a long successful career at the top level.
 
4 wickets in 4 balls... LOL

hassan ali making a comeback in bangaldesh series now???
 
I know a lot of the ppers have mentioned his lack of height as a bowler for his downfall but to me, he showed potential as a batter, specially with the Pakistan badly needing one at No.7.

He could have been a very good bowling all rounder, he definitely had the power & is pretty good spin.
 
Hasan Ali Aims to Reignite Fan Passion as Karachi Kings Begin Preparations for HBL PSL 10

Karachi Kings fast bowler Hasan Ali has expressed his determination to reignite fan enthusiasm and deliver match-winning performances in the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, which kicks off on April 11.

The franchise officially commenced its training camp on Monday, with newly-appointed head coach Ravi Bopara and fast bowling coach Shaun Tait leading the preparations at National Bank Stadium, Karachi.

Addressing the media after the session, Hasan Ali underlined the importance of the PSL in shaping careers, especially for emerging cricketers, while also providing a valuable platform for senior players to make their mark.

“The PSL plays a vital role in grooming young talent. For senior players like myself, consistent performances here can open the door for a comeback to the national side,” Hasan remarked.

With a fresh coaching setup and revamped team dynamics, Hasan expressed confidence in the Kings’ preparation and their potential this season.

“There’s a lot that’s new at Karachi Kings this year, from the coaching staff to the team environment. We’re focused and optimistic, and we’ll give our all to lift the trophy this season. Ravi Bopara’s vast experience is a great asset for us,” he added.

The right-arm pacer, who has previously worked under Shaun Tait during their time with the national team, shared his excitement at reuniting with the former Australian speedster.

“Shaun Tait is an excellent coach. I’ve worked with him before in the Pakistan setup and learned a lot from him. His presence will definitely benefit our bowling unit,” Hasan said.

Reflecting on the league’s journey, Hasan emphasized the responsibility of players in upholding the league’s legacy.

“The PSL is completing a decade, and that’s a massive achievement. All players—local and international—have a role to play in making this milestone season successful.”

The 30-year-old, who was among the leading wicket-takers in last year’s tournament, is eyeing another impactful campaign to strengthen his case for national selection.

“I had a good season last year and was among the top wicket-takers. I want to build on that and continue performing well to earn my place back in the Pakistan team,” he concluded.

It’s worth noting that HBL PSL 10 will run from April 11 to May 18, featuring 34 matches across four venues. The opening clash will see defending champions Islamabad United take on Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Meanwhile, Karachi Kings will play their opening match of the season on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at their home ground—National Bank Stadium, Karachi—against Multan Sultans.

SOURCE: https://karachikings.com.pk/karachi-kings-hasan-ali-to-reignite-fan-passion-hbl-psl-10/
 
TeymurBlake said:
I know a lot of the ppers have mentioned his lack of height as a bowler for his downfall but to me, he showed potential as a batter, specially with the Pakistan badly needing one at No.7.

He could have been a very good bowling all rounder, he definitely had the power & is pretty good spin.
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Malcolm Marshak didn’t have length either. He was a shawty
 
Karachi Kings follow up David Warner’s appointment by naming Hasan Ali as vice-captain.

Ay lo g
 
The guy is a 10 year old in a 30 year olds body.

The lack of maturity is astounding, just the way he acts or speaks about Babar, you’d think Babar is some kind of god.
 
BouncerGuy said:
Hasan Ali Aims to Reignite Fan Passion as Karachi Kings Begin Preparations for HBL PSL 10

Karachi Kings fast bowler Hasan Ali has expressed his determination to reignite fan enthusiasm and deliver match-winning performances in the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, which kicks off on April 11.

The franchise officially commenced its training camp on Monday, with newly-appointed head coach Ravi Bopara and fast bowling coach Shaun Tait leading the preparations at National Bank Stadium, Karachi.

Addressing the media after the session, Hasan Ali underlined the importance of the PSL in shaping careers, especially for emerging cricketers, while also providing a valuable platform for senior players to make their mark.

“The PSL plays a vital role in grooming young talent. For senior players like myself, consistent performances here can open the door for a comeback to the national side,” Hasan remarked.

With a fresh coaching setup and revamped team dynamics, Hasan expressed confidence in the Kings’ preparation and their potential this season.

“There’s a lot that’s new at Karachi Kings this year, from the coaching staff to the team environment. We’re focused and optimistic, and we’ll give our all to lift the trophy this season. Ravi Bopara’s vast experience is a great asset for us,” he added.

The right-arm pacer, who has previously worked under Shaun Tait during their time with the national team, shared his excitement at reuniting with the former Australian speedster.

“Shaun Tait is an excellent coach. I’ve worked with him before in the Pakistan setup and learned a lot from him. His presence will definitely benefit our bowling unit,” Hasan said.

Reflecting on the league’s journey, Hasan emphasized the responsibility of players in upholding the league’s legacy.

“The PSL is completing a decade, and that’s a massive achievement. All players—local and international—have a role to play in making this milestone season successful.”

The 30-year-old, who was among the leading wicket-takers in last year’s tournament, is eyeing another impactful campaign to strengthen his case for national selection.

“I had a good season last year and was among the top wicket-takers. I want to build on that and continue performing well to earn my place back in the Pakistan team,” he concluded.

It’s worth noting that HBL PSL 10 will run from April 11 to May 18, featuring 34 matches across four venues. The opening clash will see defending champions Islamabad United take on Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Meanwhile, Karachi Kings will play their opening match of the season on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at their home ground—National Bank Stadium, Karachi—against Multan Sultans.

SOURCE: https://karachikings.com.pk/karachi-kings-hasan-ali-to-reignite-fan-passion-hbl-psl-10/
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This is what differentiates Hasan Ali from all other Pakistan pacers.

Whenever he gets injured or dropped he works so hard on his fitness, training and domestic Cricket and gets back into National Set Up as improved player.

Saw his spell yesterday and his Zip is back. When he was dropped he was hardly bowling 133 kph and getting tonked left right. He has gained 5-7 kph and is again bowling Fast Medium i.e In excess of 85 mph.

I can sense his International comeback yet again. He would be back in Test format aswell where he has shown ability to bowl consistent line and length ie disciplined bowling and has decent enough Test numbers.
 
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