KARACHI: The Pakistan Super League Fans may miss the star player Hasan Aliin the PSL matches as his presence has been ruled out of the PSL, at leastfor the initial few matches.
All-rounder Hasan Ali is doubtful for the first few matches of the upcomingPakistan Super League due to an ankle injury he sustained during Pakistan’stour of New Zealand.
An official of PSL confirmed that Hasan has yet to fully recover from theinjury, and is likely to sit out the first three or four matches ofPeshawar Zalmi.
The Zalmi management has included first-class cricketer Umaid Asif as coverfor the injured bowler.
“Umaid Asif will join Peshawar Zalmi as cover for fast bowler Hasan Ali whois recovering from an ankle injury,” said a statement from the PSLsecretariat.
Hasan Ali twisted his left ankle while playing football during a trainingsession in New Zealand, which also forced him out of Pakistan’s decidingT20 international against the Kiwis.
In another shuffle for the tournament, Peshawar Zalmi have released WestIndian batsman Evin Lewis, who had earlier withdrawn from the squad to playfor his country in the World Cup qualifiers.
Riki Wessels from England has joined the Zalmi squad as Lewis’ replacement.He is the seventh foreign player in the defending champions’ lineup.
South African all-rounder Albie Morkel also recently withdrew from PSL 3due to family commitments. Australian bowler John Hastings will now be anactive member of the Quetta Gladiators squad from the start of thetournament.