Ali signs for Middlesex

Published October 15, 2005

LONDON, Oct 14 Mohammad Ali, left-arm fast medium pace bowler, has signed for English cricket county Middlesex. The former Derbyshire player, originally from Pakistan, has also recently qualified for England.

Ali played for Herefordshire in 2005 having been released by Derbyshire 12 months ago, but came into Middlesex side at the end of season. Head Coach John Emburey said: “We have to strengthen up in seam bowling area and hopefully there will be a couple more signings this winter.” Ali has taken 264 first class wickets at an average of 32.60.—PPI

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