Hasan Ali reveals reason behind his famous ‘King kar lay ga’ statement

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has opened up about the reason behind his famous phrase “King kar lay ga,” which became popular among fans and media. 

In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, the pacer shared the emotional connection behind those words and praised Babar Azam for his consistency and class.

Speaking about the phrase, Hasan said, “The phrase ‘King kar lay ga’ (King will do it) came not just from my mouth, but from my heart.”

He went on to praise Babar Azam’s talent and leadership qualities, calling him one of the best batters of this era. 

“Babar has proven with his performance and attitude that he is the best batter of this era. We all gave him the title of ‘King’. Although he unfortunately couldn’t win the trophy, he is still considered among Pakistan’s best captains,” Hasan said.

Explaining his famous quote further, Hasan added, “That line came straight from the heart, not just the tongue. Legendary players like Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, and Joe Root praise his batting. If you ask people whether Babar’s cover drive is better or Kohli’s, most would choose Babar.”

Talking about his journey with Babar, Hasan said, “Babar and I made our debut around the same time. I’ve seen him rise, score runs, and work hard in cricket. He truly is the king of Pakistan cricket.”

Meanwhile, Babar Azam, along with Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi, has been dropped from the recently announced T20I squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.