Hasan Ali's back pain leaves participation in National T20 Cup in question

Hasan Ali likely to miss out on T20 series against Australia next month.

October 16, 2019
Photo: AFP

LAHORE: The ongoing National T20 Cup in Faisalabad may miss fast bowler Hasan Ali as the cricketer's participation was hindered by back problems, which could affect the nearing series against Australia.

The bowler had been under supervision at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. After a two-day review, the bowler did not show any signs of improvements.

According to sources, the cricketer could not bowl nor do any weight training.

The 25-year-old had opted out to sit out of Pakistan’s one-day international and T20 home series against Sri Lanka and may now also be dropped from the 16-member squad for Central Punjab in the National T20 Cup, due to the bowler’s lack of fitness.

Added to this, Ali’s condition may also see him miss out on the action in the upcoming T20 series against Australia.

The squad for the T20 series will be announced next week. Pakistan will play three T20 matches in the first leg of the series in Australia.

The series will begin on November 3. 

Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo News.

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