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Hasan Ali reaches England to feature in County Championship

Pakistan pace bowler Hasan Ali has reached England to represent Warwickshire County Cricket Club in the upcoming season of the County Championship.

Hasan Ali’s contract was renewed ahead of the 2024 season after playing for Warwickshire and Birmingham Bears last year.

On his arrival at the Edgbaston Cricket Stadium, the right-arm pacer was warmly welcomed by the players and coaching staff of the Warwickshire team.

“I have reached my second home,” said Hasan Ali. “I was excited to be here and finally I am here.”

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The 29-year-old pacer shared his excitement to rejoin his teammates at Warwickshire before departing from Pakistan.

“Looking forward to joining my team Warwickshire for the county season. Here’s to a brilliant season together boys! Remember me in your prayers, everyone,” he posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.

Hasan Ali took 33 wickets across formats in his first season at Warwickshire last year.

Prior to that, he represented Lancashire in the previous edition of the County Championship and took 25 wickets at 20.60 in his debut season.

He has played 24 Tests, 66 ODIs and 50 T20Is for Pakistan, picking a total of 240 wickets across three formats.

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