KARACHI: As former ODI bowler Hasan Ali turned 28 on Saturday, the cricket fraternity came together to pour out their heartfelt wishes on the Pakistani pacemaker.
Hasan, who played a key role in Pakistan’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2017 by taking 13 wickets at the world tournament and winning the Player of the Tournament title, celebrates his 28th birthday today.
On his special day, several fellow cricketers took to their Twitter accounts and wished the pacemaker on his birthday by sharing heartfelt messages.
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed took to his Twitter and wrote: “Happy birthday Guddo. Always be happy and many prayers for you.”
Happy Birthday Guddo khush rahe hamesha bohot sare duao ke sath @RealHa55an ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ywfQoihh42
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) July 2, 2022
Hasan’s left arm counterpart and Champions Trophy teammate Rumman Raees praised the former’s bowling skills and wished him well for his future.
“I have seen you taking the forms off many a heavy hitter with delivery jaffa, wishing you a very happy birthday and an upcoming race because Pakistan needs you.
Happy Birthday [Hasan Ali],” he wrote.
I have seen you taking the ways of many a heavy hitter with delivery jaffa, wishing you a very happy birthday and an upcoming race because Pakistan needs you. Happy Birthday @RealHa55an 👏 pic.twitter.com/r7BwtdyT0Y
— Rumman Raees (@rummanraees15) July 2, 2022
Hasan’s best friend, Shadab Khan, also shared a heartfelt note on his Twitter to wish the former on his special day, calling him a heartfelt friend.
“Find yourself a friend as sincere as Hasan, a teammate as passionate as Hasan. Happy Birthday [Hasan]. I love you bhai,” Shadab wrote.
Find yourself a friend as sincere as Hasan, a teammate as passionate as Hasan. Happy Birthday @RealHa55an. i love you bhai pic.twitter.com/4S8KTI4zcK
—Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) July 2, 2022
World No. 2 ODI batsman Imam-ul-Haq also shared his photo with Hasan and wished the latter on his 28th birthday.
“Happy birthday Hassan. May you always be very happy, healthy and successful. I love you Hassu.” the imam wrote.
Happy Birthday @RealHa55an 🎂May you always be very happy, healthy and successful. I love you Hassu 😘 pic.twitter.com/bYUH2RY1Rg
— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) July 2, 2022
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on the other hand, shared a compilation video of Hasan’s full performance in South Africa’s historic tour of the country in 2021.
🇵🇰 19 Tests, 60 ODIs and 49 T20Is☝️ 225 wickets in international cricket🥇 Player of the Tournament at the ICC Champions Trophy 2017🌟 Fastest in 50 ODI wickets for Pakistan
Happy Birthday @RealHa55an! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/VEoEi5ZgZX
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 2, 2022
It is pertinent to mention here that Hasan represented Pakistan in 128 matches and claimed 225 wickets. He was also the fastest 50 wicket ODI for Pakistan.
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