Hassan Ali understands why he was dropped from Pakistan team

Pakistan fast bowler, Hassan Ali, expressed his determination to make a strong comeback in the national squad through improved performances.

In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Ali recognized that his performance in white-ball cricket has fallen short of expectations, leading to his exclusion from the Pakistan squad.

"I know that my performance in white-ball cricket were not up to the expectations. During the T20I matches, I was unable to secure any wickets, and although I managed to take two wickets in my last ODI, it wasn't enough to retain my place in the national squad," Hassan said.

Despite acknowledging that his overall statistics were not excessively poor, Ali understood the reason behind his exclusion, recognizing that his performance had not met the desired standard.

"During the Test matches against Australia and Sri Lanka, I struggled to claim a single wicket. Despite my overall statistics not being too poor, I understand why I have been excluded from the Pakistan squad. While my numbers may speak for themselves to some extent, I do recognize that my performance hasn't met the desired standard, and that is entirely justifiable," Ali said.

The 28-year-old pointed out his recent statistics in the County Championship, indicating that things are gradually returning back to normal.

He highlighted his achievement of a five-wicket haul in a recent T20 match, which further demonstrated his improving form.

"I firmly believe that this is not my team, this is Pakistan team. The individuals who consistently perform and contribute with runs and take wickets are the ones who deserve their place in the team. Admittedly, my form and rhythm were not at best during a certain period. Sometimes, circumstances take an unexpected turn and don't align in your favor. However, I have accepted this reality and moved forward," he said.

"If you see my stats in the County Championship, you'll see that I have already taken 17 wickets, and I recently took a five-wicket haul in a T20 match. This indicates that things are gradually returning back to normal. I am wholeheartedly focused on my cricket and determined to make a strong comeback through my performances," he concluded.