Hasan Ali, a fast bowler, has been added to Pakistan’s team for the forthcoming second Test against Australia, which will begin on March 12 at the National Stadium in Karachi. The first Test of the three-match series, which is the first between the two nations on Pakistani territory since 1998, concluded in a sluggish draw, with more over 1100 runs produced in three innings for the loss of 14 wickets.
Hasan Ali missed the opening Test of the series owing to an abductor strain sustained during the playoffs round of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2022). The Islamabad United bowler sustained an injury during his team’s PSL match against Lahore Qalandars. Due to an injury and Covid, Faheem Ashraf and Haris Rauf were also unable to participate in the first game.
In the first Test in Rawalpindi, Naseem Shah replaced Hasan, but now that he’s back, expect Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali to lead the pace attack on the Karachi surface.
PCB released a video of Hasan Ali training in Karachi ahead of the second test.
Hasan Ali bowling in the nets at a Pakistan team training session in Karachi was captured on camera by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Faheem Ashraf, on the other hand, will miss the second Test after testing positive for COVID and being forced to isolate for five days.
The return of Hasan Ali and Haris Rauf for the encounter in Karachi is a significant boost for the home team.
As they made their way to the team hotels in Karachi, the Australian squad was met with tight security. Both teams conducted their first practise session this afternoon at the National Stadium, with both sides having a good look at the surface for this encounter. Because the pitch is supposed to be slower and favourable to spin, the hosts are expected to use their spin pair of Sajid Khan and Nauman Ali once again.
Pakistan’s favourite hunting ground is the National Stadium, where it has won 23 of the 43 Tests it has played there, with just two defeats. After drawing five games and losing three, Australia will be searching for their first victory in Karachi.