Hasan Ali to miss remainder of PSL for family reasons

E-Paper | April 25, 2026

Islamabad United fast bowler Hasan Ali will miss the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) because of family commitments.

“I want to say to all Islamabad United fans, unfortunately, due to personal reasons I have to pull out of the remaining PSL matches,” Hasan was quoted as saying in United’s statement.

“Some things are more important than cricket and nothing is more important than family. I am thankful to Islamabad United for their support and understanding. This team truly is a family that stands with you through thick and thin. I wish the team very best of luck for the remaining PSL matches.”

Hasan has been the key bowler for United this season, grabbing 10 wickets in six games at an impressive average of 14.

United captain Shadab Khan said absence of Hasan will be a huge loss, but the franchise understood the fast bowler’s “situation right now”.

“He will obviously be a huge loss to our team and the tournament, but some things are more important than cricket. At Islamabad United, we have always looked after each other like a family and we will continue to do so,” Shadab said.

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Harris

Jun 13, 2021 02:50pm

Huge array of bowlers on show. Irfan taking 3 yesterday, Imran Khan 3 the other day. Musa taking 2 also. Which makes you think, what was the fascination behind a fixer who can't even take a wicket of a tail ender.

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Brownman

Jun 13, 2021 02:53pm

Seems like a lame excuse. Unless there is a death of a family member or some corona thingy, no other reason should prevent him from doing his bit.

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Hani_Layyah

Jun 13, 2021 03:24pm

Huge dent for franchise owner of Islamabad. .

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Mazhar

Jun 13, 2021 04:01pm

Wishing you all the best to you and your family

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Syed Ahmed

Jun 13, 2021 05:07pm

Rich cricketer,s only

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Venkatanidhi Periyar

Jun 13, 2021 05:33pm

What is this PSL?

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Jun 13, 2021 05:42pm

Of course, this won't be the end of the world for him and his cricketing career.

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Anser

Jun 13, 2021 06:42pm

@Harris, born to take wickets of Dhawan, Kohli and he literally owns Rohit Sharma!

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Kamran CHAUDHRY

Jun 13, 2021 06:52pm

Does he share the serious family issue as to leave the tournament.once they have cricket there life as all professional do sacrifices but some time they are delivering lecture on family love but one if one knows his personality one says immature .

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Afzaal Ansari

Jun 13, 2021 07:07pm

Indeed, he is strategic bowler have tremendous impact but have triumphalism.

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Naqeebullah

Jun 13, 2021 08:29pm

Covid strikes again

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Kashif

Jun 13, 2021 10:30pm

@Harris, he might have fluked it in a high scoring Chase but mate those three guys would take a third rate bowler like him to the cleaners every day of the week. Plenty of other class bowlers around.

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Naika

Jun 13, 2021 11:03pm

@Anser, once in a blue moon. We know how he was washed during Asia cup in uae.

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