"The Hero Of Champions Trophy 2017 Is Back For The World Cup"- Twitter Reacts As Hassan Ali Makes Comeback For Pakistan

Pakistan pacer Hassan Ali has been included in the national team for the much-awaited ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled to begin on October 5 in India. Hassan Ali replaced the injured pacer, Naseem Shah, in Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the upcoming marquee tournament.

Hassan Ali wasn’t part of the Pakistan squad in the recently concluded Asia Cup 2023. The right-arm pacer has not represented the national team in the 50-over format for the past year. His last ODI appearance for Pakistan was against the West Indies in Multan in June 2022.

Naseem Shah Ruled Out World Cup 2023 Due To Injury

The Babar Azam-led team was eliminated from the Asia Cup after suffering back-to-back losses in the Super Four stage. Naseem Shah suffered an injury and was forced to leave the field during the match against India. He failed to complete his 10-over quota due to a shoulder injury.

Shah was not included in the playing XI against Sri Lanka in the continental tournament as a precautionary measure. However, the scans in Dubai revealed that the injury is worse than initially expected. Subsequently, the 20-year-old pacer was ruled out of the tournament.

Hassan Ali Perfomed Brilliant In LPL – Inzamam-ul-Haq

While announcing the squad for the World Cup 2023, chielf selector Inzamam-ul-Haq explained the reason behind Hassan Ali’s inclusion. Inzamam highlighted Hasan Ali’s excellent performance in the Lankan Premier League and his significant contributions to Pakistan in recent major events.

“Hasan Ali performed brilliantly in the Lankan Premier League. He has performed in major events for Pakistan in the recent past. Hassan Naseem Shah can also bowl with the new ball. Hasan is someone who brings energy to his companions by his presence,” Inzamam said.

Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam (C), Shadab Khan (VC), Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hassan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr

Travelling reserves: Mohammad Haris (wk), Zaman Khan, Abrar Ahmed

Fans React As Hassan Makes Comeback For Pakistan

The Hero of Champions Trophy 2017 is back for the World Cup.

Best of luck Hassan Ali. pic.twitter.com/VCV9xVzoYR

— Nawaz ?? (@Rnawaz31888) September 22, 2023

Hassan Ali back in world cup squad. pic.twitter.com/RsmUnuz0tL

— Haroon (@ThisHaroon) September 22, 2023

The Hero of Champion Trophy? 2017 our very own Hassan Ali is back in WC Squad❤️
WellCome Back Hassan Ali??❤️#ICCWorldCup2023 #HassanAli #WeHaveWeWill #JiyaShankar#ShaheenShahAfridi #squad#ShahidAfridi #BabarAzam? #anshaafridi #Amir #Abhiya #CWC23pic.twitter.com/bpRaMKDwGV

— Zain Rajpoot (@zain_rajpoot39) September 22, 2023

Hassan Ali averages 48 with the ball since 2018 with economy of 6.8

His economy in 1-10 overs is 6.5+

Pace has dropped to 125-135 kph

Back injury prone too

He may be fine as a 4th pacer but doesn’t seem to have confidence as a strike bowler. A weak link I would say.

— Areeba (@arieba_chaudry) September 22, 2023

PCB replacing Naseem Shah with Hassan Ali in big 2023: pic.twitter.com/uLltfNCRm4

— c (@gayomarlic) September 22, 2023

Naseem Shah to Hassan Ali, show me a bigger downgrade ?? pic.twitter.com/z9QIKsBQDR

— Shazma Gilani (@ShazmaSpeaks) September 22, 2023

The Hero of Champion Trophy ? 2017 our very own Hassan Ali is back in WC Squad?❤️
Wel Come Back Hassan Ali??❤️#ICCWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/zT7JZamGsP

— Khurram?? (@KhurramRANA21) September 22, 2023

No Amir no Sarfraz.
No changes in Asia Cup squad.
Only change is Hassan Ali came in for Naseem.
Abar came in reverses.
Faheem goes out.

— Abdullah (@abdullahhammad4) September 22, 2023

Welcome Back Hassan Ali ?❤️‍?#squad pic.twitter.com/VKWC6Qo1pc

— ?????? ?????¹⁰ | ?? (@Iam_hassan10) September 22, 2023

Inzimam said they included Hassan Ali because of his performance in LPL ?

— Areeba (@arieba_chaudry) September 22, 2023

PCB replacing Naseem Shah with Hassan Ali#NaseemShah #squad pic.twitter.com/KeQ6oQ771d

— Sheraz (@SherazAmjad20) September 22, 2023

Hassan Ali after doing nothing and got a place in the world cup squad pic.twitter.com/UDYV171FVV

— Shazma Gilani (@ShazmaSpeaks) September 22, 2023

The most hilarious part is people expecting Hassan Ali to be in the same form as that of CT17

He has never changed since 2019 in LOI’S. Run machine.

— Areeba (@arieba_chaudry) September 21, 2023

Also read: Pakistan World Cup Squad 2023 Announced, Hasan Ali Replaces Naseem Shah