Fast bowler Hasan Ali has signed with Warwickshire for all formats for the England County season 2025. He is expected to be available from the start of the T20 Blast in May through to the end of September.
Hasan has not played since his elbow injury during his stint at Edgbaston last season, which ruled him out after taking 10 wickets in five Vitality Blast appearances.
Surgery followed and he has been undergoing rehab overseen by both Warwickshire and Pakistan’s medical staff.
“I said last year that Edgbaston felt like a second home to me…but it’s becoming more like a first home now,” Hasan Ali said. “I love playing for Warwickshire, playing for the Bears fans. And I hope they see by the way I play how much I want to win for this club.
“Being awarded my White Bear Cap in 2023 was among the proudest moments in my career and I want to make lots more special memories with the Bears next season.
Hassan can’t wait to get going 💬
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“Last year was unlucky with the injury. I felt I was bowling well and taking plenty of wickets in the Blast. But I’m back bowling 100 percent in training and focused on joining up with Warwickshire next season.”
Hasan has picked 27 wickets in nine County Championship appearance for Warwickshire across the 2023 and 2024 season.
His availability was limited last summer after he joined Pakistan’s squad for 2024 T20 World Cup 2024.
Meanwhile Warwickshire’s head coach Mark Robinson said they had been in contact with PCB about securing the player.
“His call-up last May came out of the blue and took Hasan away from our County Championship start. We’ve had reassurances this year from the PCB that Hasan will be able to focus on the Bears which is great news.
“Obviously the contract comes with the caveat that Hasan continues making good progress on his post-op rehab and arrives to us fully fit.
“Hasan is a heart-on-the-sleeve performer who always gives his all to the cause. He’s a proven wicket-taker at the highest level and was flying with us last season before the injury.”
“He brings a real energy to the place, the dressing room and on the pitch and inspires everyone around him with his enthusiasm. I’m looking forward to welcoming him back into the Bears fold,” Mark Robinson concluded.
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