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Yorkshire Signs Hasan Ali as Vitality Blast Replacement for Injured Naveen

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has signed Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali as an overseas player for the Vitality Blast T20 competition. He replaces the injured Afghan seamer Naveen-ul-Haq. Ali brings a wealth of T20 experience, including 57 matches for Pakistan and successful previous stints with Warwickshire in the Blast. Club official Gavin Hamilton expressed delight at securing a player of Ali's quality at short notice.

Key Points: Yorkshire Signs Hasan Ali for Vitality Blast

  • Replaces injured Naveen-ul-Haq
  • Brings extensive T20 experience
  • Impressive past record in Blast
  • Also available for County Championship
  • Joins from Pakistan Super League
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Yorkshire ropes in Hasan Ali for Vitality Blast

Yorkshire County Cricket Club signs Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali as an overseas replacement for the injured Naveen-ul-Haq in the Vitality Blast T20 tournament.

"in Hasan we have an exceptional replacement... invaluable to the group. - Gavin Hamilton"

London, April 14

Yorkshire County Cricket Club have signed Hasan Ali as an overseas player for the Vitality Blast, with the Pakistan seamer stepping in to replace Naveen-ul-Haq, who has been ruled out due to injury.

He will also join Yorkshire's Rothesay County Championship squads for the fixtures against Warwickshire at Scarborough and Leicestershire, as per the Yorkshire cricket website.

The right-arm seamer brings with him an impressive record in domestic T20 cricket, having previously enjoyed three successful spells with Warwickshire in the Vitality Blast. Across those stints, Ali claimed 44 wickets at 14.93.

Ali is hugely experienced in T20 cricket. In international cricket for Pakistan, Ali has featured in 57 IT20 matches, scalping 72 wickets at an average of 23. Known for his clever variations, the right-arm quick has built a reputation as a genuine match-winner in the shortest format.

He impressed during his previous stints with Warwickshire County Cricket Club in the Blast between 2023 and 2025, claiming 44 wickets at an outstanding average of 14.93, and arrives in top form from the Pakistan Super League. He has also gained valuable red-ball experience with Lancashire County Cricket Club.

Gavin Hamilton, General Manager of Cricket, said, "Whilst we're naturally disappointed to not see Naveen join us this year, in Hasan we have an exceptional replacement. He arrives with a wealth of experience and a skillset that we believe will be invaluable to the group. We're delighted to have secured someone of Hasan's quality at such short notice, and everyone at the Club is looking forward to welcoming him to Headingley next month."

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see a Pakistani pacer replacing an Afghan one. Shows how global the county circuit has become. His stats with Warwickshire are seriously impressive – 44 wickets at under 15!
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Aman W
As an Indian cricket fan, it's always good to see subcontinent bowlers doing well in English conditions. It prepares them better for tournaments like the World Cup. Hope he has a great season.
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Sarah B
He played for Lancashire too? So he'll have good knowledge of the pitches and grounds. Smart move by Yorkshire to get someone who can adapt quickly.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while he's a good T20 bowler, his recent international form has been a bit up and down. Yorkshire will be hoping he brings his PSL and county form, not his occasional expensive spells for Pakistan. Fingers crossed for them!
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Meera T
His celebrations are as energetic as his bowling! 😄 Should bring some good energy to the squad. Wishing him all the best. The more our neighbours play top cricket, the better for the sport in our region.

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