Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali is unlikely to take part in the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh at home next month due to an injury, according to sources.
The first Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to be played from 21 to 25 August in Rawalpindi, while the second match will be played from August 30 to September 3 in Karachi.
The right-arm pacer is currently nursing an elbow injury, which he suffered during his stint with English county side Warwickshire.
He could only play a mere three first-class and five T20 matches for Warwickshire due to the injury. He is scheduled to undergo full treatment for his elbow injury.
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Hasan Ali was part of Pakistan’s last Test squad during the away series against Australia. He played two Tests in the three-match series and took only two wickets.
Overall, the 30-year-old bowler has taken 80 wickets in 24 Test matches since his debut in 2017.
It is pertinent to mention that the two-match series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is part of the ICC Test Championship 2023-2025.
Pakistan and Bangladesh have squared off in 13 matches since their first meeting in Test cricket during the Asian Test Championship in 2001.
The Green Shirts boast an undefeated record against Bangladesh, securing 12 victories out of 13 games, while one match ended in a draw.
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