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LAHORE: Karachi Kings vice-captain Hasan Ali has shared his thoughts after his team’s loss to Lahore Qalandars in the Eliminator 1 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

Set to chase a 191-run target, Lahore Qalandars comfortably knocked the winning runs on losing four wickets with eight balls to spare. The defeat marked the end of the journey for Karachi Kings in this year’s PSL.

Hasan Ali, the tournament’s leading wicket-taker, returned with the figures of two for 37 in his four overs.

Speaking to the media in the post-match press conference, Hasan highlighted the positives that emerged throughout the tournament for Karachi Kings.

“The score was decent. We couldn’t take wickets in the powerplay,” he said while crediting Lahore Qalandars’ Abdullah Shafique for his standout performance.

“Abdullah and Fakhar both batted brilliantly,” he told reporters.

While clearly disheartened by the team’s early elimination, Hasan remained optimistic about their overall showing.

“It’s a disappointing moment for me. Unfortunately, we couldn’t win, but as a team, we played good cricket this season as compared to the past three or four seasons,” Hasan added.

Hasan also highlighted his career-threatening injury, stating that he worked hard in the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

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“It was very important for me to return to the team after facing a career-threatening injury,” he said. “Pakistan means everything to me, and returning to the team meant a lot.”

Reflecting on his personal form, Hasan expressed satisfaction with his performances:

“I am very satisfied with my personal performance. My job is to work hard,” Hasan Ali said.

The experienced pacer also pointed to strategic errors during the eliminator, lamenting poor execution in bowling and fielding.

“We can say we set a good target, but we didn’t bowl in the right areas during the powerplay,” he admitted.

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Hasan Ali hailed David Warner’s leadership, mentioning his experience in international cricket.

“Warner playing with us was the biggest thing. We know how experienced he is in international cricket. Playing under his captaincy and learning from him as vice-captain was a great experience,” Hasan said.

Hasan remained proud of the team’s effort while expressing disappointment at not qualifying for the final.

“Unfortunately, we couldn’t reach the final, but that was our target,” Hasan Ali concluded.

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LAHORE: Hasan Ali, the leading wicket-taker in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, discussed his exceptional performances in the tournament and highlighted the key factors that contributed to his success.

Hasan Ali is currently the leading wicket-taker in the PSL 10, taking 13 wickets in six matches. He recently surpassed former Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz for most wickets in the tournament.

The 30-year-old broke Wahab Riaz’s record for the most wickets in the tournament during Karachi Kings’ match against Quetta Gladiators on 18 April at the National Bank Stadium Karachi.

The Gujranwala-born pacer achieved this milestone by dismissing Gladiators opener Hasan Nawaz, thanks to an outstanding catch from Khushdil Shah. Hasan Ali achieved the feat in his 84th innings, three innings fewer than Wahab Riaz.

While speaking to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) digital platform, Hasan expressed satisfaction with his performance, revealing the key factor behind his stellar outings in the tournament.

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“I’m satisfied with my performance as I’m leading the bowling charts after six games for Karachi Kings. It feels great when you take wickets for your team regularly,” said Hasan Ali.

“I haven’t made any major changes to my bowling. Instead, I’ve modified the basics of my bowling and worked on my fitness and diet, which has helped me a lot this season,” he added.

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The fast bowler also reflected on his experience as a vice-captain, expressing that he enjoys the responsibility.

“I’m enjoying the responsibility of being the vice-captain of one of the biggest HBL PSL franchises. With such responsibilities, you do get a lot of confidence, which helps in your own performances as well,” he concluded.

Hasan Ali further emphasised Karachi Kings’ captain, David Warner, hailing him as a team player, highlighting his global experience.

“The best thing about Warner is that he is a team man and has vast experience of playing the game around the globe. He has served Australia for a long time, and the young players in our squad are learning a lot from him.”

“I would like to thank him for coming over to play in his maiden HBL PSL season, and well done to the league management and PCB for bringing him to Pakistan,” added Hasan.

Hasan Ali reflected on Karachi Kings’ last fixture against Quetta Gladiators in which they were edged out by a mere five runs.

“Cricket is a funny game, and the matches can turn around in one or two overs in the short format. Anyways, we are still in a good position on the table and in our remaining four matches, we’ll look to end up in the top two positions,” he said.

The right-arm pacer is looking forward to Karachi’s return match against arch-rivals Lahore.

“As players, we always want to play in front of bigger crowds, and we are looking forward to our 4 May fixture against Lahore Qalandars. I hope the crowds turn out in big numbers and we entertain them with our skills,” he concluded.

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KARACHI: Karachi Kings fast bowler Hasan Ali made history on Friday in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 match against Quetta Gladiators, becoming the all-time leading wicket taker in the tournament.

Hasan Ali broke Wahab Riaz’s record for the most wickets in the tournament during the second over of the match at the National Bank Stadium.

Hasan Ali achieved this milestone by dismissing Gladiators opener Hasan Nawaz, thanks to an outstanding catch from Khushdil Shah.

The vice-captain of Karachi Kings achieved the feat in his 84th innings, three innings fewer than Wahab Riaz.

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Most wickets in PSL

• Hasan Ali: 116 wickets in 84 innings
• Wahab Riaz: 113 wickets in 87 innings
• Shaheen Shah Afridi: 108 wickets in 74 innings
• Shadab Khan: 97 wickets in 86 innings
• Faheem Ashraf: 79 wickets in 73 innnings

Hasan Ali has been performing well this PSL season. He took a four-wicket haul in the match against Lahore Qalandars.

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Although Hasan Ali had a relatively expensive outing against the Multan Sultans, where he conceded 44 runs for one wicket, Hasan made a strong comeback in the next match against the Qalandars with a sensational spell.

James Vince’s half-century and Mohammad Nabi’s late blitz powered Karachi Kings to a challenging total against Quetta Gladiators in the eighth match of PSL.

After opting to bat, Karachi Kings posted 175 for the loss of seven wickets in their allocated 20 overs.

The Kings capitalized on the decision early, posting a score of 60 runs in 5.4 overs. Skipper David Warner and Tim Seifert led the charge with aggressive batting. Their partnership ended with the dismissal of Warner.

James Vince was the top scorer with 70 off 47 balls, striking six fours and one six. His innings helped Karachi Kings in posting a challenging total against Gladiators.

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Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali has come out in staunch support of former skipper Babar Azam, urging fans and critics alike to show patience and respect for Pakistan’s premier batter during a difficult phase in his career.

Speaking during the post-match press conference after the Karachi Kings’ defeat to Lahore Qalandars in PSL 10, Hasan was asked about his now-famous line “King karlega” — a comment he had made in support of Babar Azam in the past.

Without hesitation, the Champions Trophy 2017 hero stood by his words and called Babar “Pakistan’s best player.”

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“We made Babar the king, and we are also bringing him down,” Hasan said. “If my comment ‘King karlega’ hurt anyone, I apologise. But my stance remains the same: Babar is our best batter, and he will bounce back.”

The right-arm pacer acknowledged that Babar is going through a tough time but made it clear that a few lean outings shouldn’t define the legacy of a player who has carried Pakistan’s batting for years.

Hasan Ali also touched on the darker side of criticism, drawing attention to the abusive crowd behaviour witnessed during Pakistan’s recent tour of New Zealand — a trend he strongly condemned.

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“Criticism for improvement is fine, but when families are targeted, it affects everyone,” he said. “I understand that as public figures, we’re always under scrutiny. Our job is to respond with performances, not with words.”

Hasan, who last played for Pakistan in May 2024, hasn’t given up on a national comeback either. “I’m still young and believe in my ability. Performances here will decide my international future,” he added.

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KARACHI: Karachi Kings vice-captain Hasan Ali has vowed that the team will bounce back strong after the defeat against Lahore Qalandars in the sixth match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

Chasing a challenging total of 202 runs, the Kings were all out for 136 runs in 19.1 overs, despite Khushdil Shah’s determined effort.

While speaking to the media in the post-match conference, Hasan Ali stated that the team played well in the opening match, but their batting didn’t work out this time.

When asked about James Vince and David Warner’s dismissal, the pacer downplayed the impression of relying too much on foreign players.

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“It’s not accurate to say that we’re depending only on our overseas players. The main issue was that we couldn’t build solid partnerships, and the frequent loss of wickets hurt our momentum,” said Hasan

He further stated that the tournament is still in its early stages, and the team is experimenting with different combinations to find the right balance

Hasan mentioned that players like Arafat are being utilized as key bowlers, while Khushdil Shah is being tested in the role of an all-rounder. He added that future matches would determine the best team composition moving forward.

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“We are playing Arafat as a main player while Khushdil Shah is included in the line-up as an all-rounder, ” he added.

Hasan Ali expressed pride in being appointed vice-captain of Karachi Kings. He said it was an honor and vowed to fulfill the responsibility to the best of his ability.

“It’s an honor to be appointed by such a big franchise. The next season is still far away, and I can’t say anything about it yet. But if I am given the responsibility, I will fulfill it to the best of my ability,” he concluded.

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Karachi Kings, in a significant move, have appointed pace bowler Hasan Ali as the team’s vice-captain for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.

Hasan Ali, who joined the Karachi Kings last season, quickly became a vital part of the squad, finishing as the team’s leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets.

Known for his impressive spells, infectious energy, and match-winning performances, Hasan has been an instrumental figure both on and off the field, inspiring teammates and fans alike.

A proven match-winner, Hasan Ali has been a standout performer in the PSL over the years, with his ability to take crucial wickets and deliver under pressure.

His leadership qualities and experience make him the ideal choice to support the team’s captain, David Warner, in guiding the Karachi Kings to glory in PSL 10.

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Expressing his confidence in the decision, Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal said the franchise sees Hasan as someone who embodies the spirit of Karachi.

“Hasan Ali embodies the fighting spirit of Karachi Kings. His passion, skill, and dedication make him a natural leader, and we are confident that he will excel in his role as vice-captain,” he said.

“Last season, he was our most impactful bowler, and we believe his influence will only grow as he takes on this added responsibility. Together with the rest of the squad, we are determined to bring the PSL trophy back to Karachi.”

The 10th edition of PSL will begin on Friday, 11 April 2025, with the Karachi Kings playing their opening match on Saturday, 12 April 2025, at their home ground, the National Bank Stadium, where they will face the Multan Sultans.

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KARACHI: Karachi Kings fast bowler Hasan Ali has vowed to bring disappointed fans back to the stadiums by delivering quality performances in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.

The Kings kicked off their training camp on Monday for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, with head coach Ravi Bopara and fast bowling coach Shaun Tait overseeing the preparations.

Speaking to the media, pacer Hasan Ali commented on the national team’s performance, stressing the need for quality cricket to bring fans back.

“When the national side underperforms, it affects overall franchise cricket as well. We need to play quality cricket to bring disappointed fans back to the stadiums. ” he said.

The fast bowler highlighted PSL’s significance for both emerging and senior players.

“This platform [PSL] plays a crucial role in grooming young talent. For senior players, PSL performances can pave the way back into the Pakistan team, ” he added.

Hasan Ali expressed confidence in the team’s preparations for the marquee tournament while lauding the new head coach Ravi Bopara’s experience.

“There are many things that are new in Karachi Kings, and we are hoping for best results this season. Ravi Bopara has a lot of experience, which will be beneficial for us, ” said Hasan.

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The Gujranwala-born bowler also reflected on his experience with Shaun Tait and urged the franchise players to play a part in making the league successful.

“I have worked with Shaun Tait in the Pakistan team for one year, and he is very good in his job. PSL has completed 10 years, and I hope that all the franchise players will make this event successful by delivering their best performance,” said Hasan.

The 30-year-old bowler hopes to make a strong comeback to the national team through consistent performances.

“I was highest-wicket taker last year and I also want do well this season to make a comeback into the Pakistan team, ” he concluded.

It’s worth noting that PSL 10 is set to commence on April 11, 2025. The opening match will see defending champions Islamabad United take on two-time winners Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

The tournament, featuring six teams and 34 matches, will run from April 11 to May 18. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is set to host 13 matches, including both Eliminators and the grand final.

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

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LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali predicted the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finalists here on Wednesday.

While addressing the media in Punjab’s capital, he named India, New Zealand, and Australia as semi-finalists alongside hosts and defending champions Pakistan.

The right-arm pacer addressed the criticism surrounding the Men in Green’s squad for the mega event and backed the team for the Champions Trophy, stating that the players should be supported.

“I believe this is the best squad for the Champions Trophy. We should support the players, and there should not be any ifs and buts,” said Hasan.

The 30-year-bowler, pivotal in Pakistan’s Champions 2017 triumph, also recalled the title-winning campaign.

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“The memories of the 2017 Champions Trophy are still fresh; it was a phenomenal achievement for all of us young players. We could never forget the winning moment,” said Hasan.

Hasan Ali also called the event being held in the country is a breath of fresh air for Pakistan.

“It is a welcome development that the Champions Trophy is now being held in Pakistan,” remarked the fast bowler.

“It was essential for the young talent to have the event here. I hope the Pakistan team will do well in the Champions Trophy 2025,” he concluded.

For the unversed, Hasan Ali was named the Player of the Tournament in the 2017 Champions Trophy for his outstanding bowling performance.

For the unversed, the ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will kick off on 19 February, with host and defending champions Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the curtain-raiser in Karachi’s National Bank Stadium.

The eight-team tournament will consist of 15 matches over 19 days and will take place in Pakistan and Dubai.

In Pakistan, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi will be the three venues to host Champions Trophy 2025 matches. Each Pakistan venue will feature three group games apiece, with Lahore hosting the second semi-final.

Lahore will also host the final on 9 March, unless India qualify, in which case it will be played in Dubai.

Both the semi-finals and the final will have reserve days. The three group matches involving India, as well as the first semi-final, will be played in Dubai.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Tuesday that Test cricketers Saim Ayub and Hasan Ali are among four local players promoted to the platinum category for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10.

The cricket board, through a press release, confirmed the category renewal of 87 local players for the 10th edition.

Hasan Ali (Karachi Kings), Mohammad Amir (Quetta Gladiators), Saim Ayub (Peshawar Zalmi) and Usama Mir (Multan Sultans) have been promoted to the Platinum category from the Diamond category.

Meanwhile, Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan (Islamabad United), Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (Lahore Qalandars), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan (Multan Sultans) and Babar Azam (Peshawar Zalmi) are retained in Platinum category.

A total of 16 players are part of the Diamond category, which includes four players each of Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans, three players each from Karachi Kings, and Islamabad United and two players from Peshawar Zalmi, while Lahore Qalandars have one player in this category.

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Furthermore, 30 players are part of the Gold category which includes Peshawar Zalmi’s seven players. Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators have five players each, while Islamabad United and Multan Sultans have four players in the Gold category.

Among the 16 players assigned Silver category, four each are from Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars, while Peshawar Zalmi have three players in this category. Kings and Sultans have two players each in the Silver category, while United have one Silver category player.

In the Emerging category, among the 12 players selected, three players each are part of Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi. Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans have two players each, while Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars have one player each.

Earlier, on Thursday, 12 December the PCB had opened the registration window for foreign players for the landmark 10th edition of HBL PSL along with the trade window for all six franchises.

The relegation process and retention of players will be announced at the end of December.

The PSL Players’ Draft is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 11 January 2025. The venue and time for the draft will be announced in due course.

Local category player renewals (team-wise):

Islamabad United – Imad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan (all Platinum), Azam Khan, Salman Ali Agha (both Diamond), Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Qasim Akram, Rumman Raees (all Gold), Shahab Khan (Silver), Hunain Shah, Shamyl Hussain, Ubaid Shah (all Emerging)

Karachi Kings – Hasan Ali (Platinum), Mohammad Nawaz, Shan Masood, Shoaib Malik (all Diamond), Arafat Minhas, Anwar Ali Khan, Mir Hamza, Zahid Mahmood, Irfan Khan Niazi (all Gold), Mohammad Amir Khan, Muhammad Akhlaq (both Silver), Saad Baig, Sirajuddin (both Emerging)

Lahore Qalandars – Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (all Platinum), Abdullah Shafique (Diamond), Sahibzada Farhan, Zaman Khan, Mirza Tahir Baig, Kamran Ghulam, Jahandad Khan (all Gold), Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti, Muhammad Imran Jnr, Salman Fayyaz, Syed Faridoun Mahmood (all Silver), Tayyab Abbas (Emerging)

Multan Sultans – Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Usama Mir (all Platinum), Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ali, Usman Khan (all Diamond), Ihsanullah, Tayyab Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani, Faisal Akram (all Gold), Ali Majid, Yasir Khan (both Silver), Aftab Ibrahim, Muhammad Shahzad (both Emerging)

Peshawar Zalmi – Babar Azam, Saim Ayub (both Platinum), Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Haris (both Diamond), Arshad Iqbal, Asif Ali, Haseebullah, Hussain Talat, Khurram Shahzad, Salman Irshad, Sufyan Moqim (all Gold), Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Umair Afridi (all Silver), Aimal Khan, Ali Raza, Mohammad Zeeshan (all Emerging)

Quetta Gladiators – Mohammad Amir (Platinum), Abrar Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Hasnain (all Diamond), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Usman Qadir, Omair Bin Yousuf, Sohail Khan, Umar Amin (all Gold), Sajjad Ali Jnr, Usman Tariq, Bismillah Khan, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (all Silver), Adil Naz (Emerging)

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Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali has backed teammates Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah, who were dropped from the national Test squad for the remaining two matches against England.

Babar, Shaheen and Naseem along with wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed were released from Pakistan’s squad earlier today for the second and third Test matches.

“Taking into consideration the current form and fitness of key players and looking ahead to Pakistan’s future assignments in the 2024-25 international cricket season, the selectors have decided to give rest to Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Abrar Ahmed (who is recovering from dengue fever) was unavailable for selection,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.

“The four players have been replaced by Haseebullah, Mehran Mumtaz, Kamran Ghulam (all uncapped), fast bowler Mohammad Ali and off-spinner Sajid Khan.

“Noman Ali and Zahid Mehmood, who were initially part of the original first Test squad but were subsequently released, have also been included in the 16-player squad.”

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Hasan Ali, who is currently out of action due to an elbow injury, took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and extended his support to the players who were dropped from Pakistan’s squad.

“Tough times only make comebacks sweeter,” Hasan posted. “My brothers, you’re champions! You’ve done wonders for Pakistan and will continue do so. Keep believing and you’ll be back stronger than ever, Inshallah.”

The second and third Test between Pakistan and England are scheduled to be played in Multan and Rawalpindi on 15 and 24 October, respectively.

Pakistan Squad For Remaining Matches Against England

Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (vc), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Mehran Mumtaz, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha and Zahid Mehmood.

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