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Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Hasan opens up about 'leader' Warner
Hasan Ali, who recently became the leading wicket-taker in the history of the HBL PSL, is also leading the bowling charts in HBL PSL X for Karachi Kings with 13 wickets in six matches. Karachi Kings is the third franchise, which he is representing in his 10-year HBL PSL career, after having made his HBL PSL debut for Peshawar Zalmi against Karachi Kings in February 2016 as a 22-year-old. Prior to the HBL PSL, he returned to competitive cricket for Sialkot Region in the National T20 Cup 2025 after a nine-month hiatus due to an elbow injury. He immediately made an impact by winning the best bowler of the tournament with 13 wickets in four matches at average of 10.38. Currently his wicket-tally in HBL PSL sits at 121 scalps in 88 matches at an average of 22.09, eight better of Wahab Riaz, who represented Peshawar Zalmi in as many matches till HBL PSL 8. Hasan overtook the left-arm pacer when he dismissed Hasan Nawaz against Quetta Gladiators at the National Bank Stadium on 18 April. Hasan, who has also sent down the most overs in HBL PSL history with 332.1 overs to his name, talked to the PCB Digital regarding the ongoing HBL PSL season and shed light on his performances, "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." Regarding his bowling rhythm in HBL PSL X, where he has snapped 13 wickets at an average of 14.85, he remarked, "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." Australia's David Warner is currently leading Karachi Kings, who have won three and lost as many so far, and Hasan is carrying out the vice-captain duties. He shed light on his experience, "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. "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." In their recent most game against Quetta Gladiators, Karachi went down by a mere five runs and regarding the loss, Hasan said, "We had taken that game lightly given that we were on the course to win it. Cricket is a funny game and the matches can turnaround 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." Hasan is looking forward to Karachi's return match against arch-rivals Lahore and answering to a question regarding crowds he replied, "As players we always want to play infront 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.
Business Recorder
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
From emerging category to leading wicket-taker: Hasan Ali continues to shine in PSL X
Hasan Ali continues to impress in PSL X, emerging as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets in six matches for Karachi Kings. The right-arm pacer recently became the all-time highest wicket-taker in HBL Pakistan Super League history, overtaking Wahab Riaz with 121 wickets in 88 matches. Hasan, who is also serving as Karachi Kings' vice-captain this season, credited his fitness and minor technical adjustments for his strong performance. 'I've worked on my fitness and diet this season. I didn't change much in my bowling but focused on improving the basics,' he said in an interview with PCB Digital. Hasan Ali appointed vice-captain of Karachi Kings for PSL 10 He made a successful return to competitive cricket earlier this year in the National T20 Cup 2025 for Sialkot Region after a nine-month injury layoff, where he picked up 13 wickets in four matches and was named best bowler of the tournament. Reflecting on his leadership role, Hasan said, 'I'm enjoying the responsibility of being vice-captain. It gives you confidence and helps with personal performance too.' Karachi Kings, currently placed mid-table with three wins from six matches, narrowly lost their last game to Quetta Gladiators by five runs. Looking ahead, Hasan expressed hope for a top-two finish and called on fans to turn up in large numbers for the highly anticipated clash against Lahore Qalandars on May 4.
Express Tribune
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
PCB announces free entry for 8 National T20 Cup matches
Super eight from 2023-24 season in National T20 Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free entry for eight matches of the National T20 Cup 2025. These matches are scheduled to take place from March 14 to 20 at Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium. According to the cricket board, fans can witness the action free of cost for these matches. The details regarding ticketing for matches from March 21 to 27, including the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final, will be shared later, according to the PCB. The National T20 Cup 2025, set to run from March 15 to 27, features 18 teams representing 16 regions. Matches will be played in Lahore, Faisalabad, and Multan. The teams are divided into four groups. Group A includes Karachi Region (Blues), Lahore Region (Whites), Larkana Region, Peshawar Region, and Quetta Region. Group B features defending champions Karachi Region (Whites), Bahawalpur Region, Dera Murad Jamali Region, Islamabad Region, and Lahore Region (Blues). Group C consists of Abbottabad Region, Faisalabad Region, Hyderabad Region, and Rawalpindi Region, while Group D comprises AJK Region, FATA Region, Multan Region, and Sialkot Region. Following the league stage, the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, set for March 23 and 24 in Faisalabad. Faisalabad will host the most matches, with 23 games, including all seven knockout matches. The remaining matches will be split between Multan Cricket Stadium (8) and Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA Cricket Ground (8).
