Hasan Ali, on Saturday (June 3), was injured while celebrating a wicket during the match between Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire in the ongoing T20 Blast.
The Pakistan pacer is currently plying his trade for the English team after failing to make the cut for the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. Last month, he was released from the Pakistan squad for their four-match series against England before linking up with Warwickshire. to resume his time with the county team. Before joining the Pakistan team, he also played red-ball cricket for Warwickshire.
Talking about the incident, it took place on the 19th when Hasan Ali was bowling against Olly Stone. On the last ball of the over, the right-arm pacer bowled a precise yorker to dismiss Stone. However, it wasn’t long before his joy turned to despair as he ended up injuring himself.
As soon as he started doing his trademark ‘explosion’ celebration, he apparently tore a muscle in his abdomen and looked in pain. He even found it difficult to breathe as he stretched his arms to get rid of the pain, but it didn’t make much difference.
Watch Hasan Ali get hurt while celebrating:
Deja vu! #IYKYK..#VitalityBlast #FanCode pic.twitter.com/Qb8PnpDCFI
– FanCode (@FanCode) June 3, 2024
This is not the first time that Hasan Ali has suffered an injury while celebrating a wicket. He had also suffered a similar fate in 2018, when he was playing for Pakistan against Zimbabwe. On that occasion, he ended up twisting his neck muscle while doing his signature celebration.
Warwickshire beat Nottinghamshire:
Talking about the game, Warwickshire beat Nottinghamshire by 22 runs to record their second win in as many games in the tournament. Batting first, Warwickshire were bowled out for 149 runs in 19.3 overs. Opener Robert Yates was his team’s top scorer, scoring 68, while none of his teammates could even reach the 20-run mark.
The total of 149 runs proved to be more than enough in the end as Warwickshire defeated Nottinghamshire by 127 to extend their winning start to the tournament. Dan Mousley picked up three wickets, while Hasan Ali, Danny Briggs and Jake Lintott picked up 2 wickets each.