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Arthur defends ‘incredible talent’ Hasan Ali after criticism over dance video

The 52-year-old believed that Hasan’s character is the defining feature that allows him to be the cricketer that he is

Arthur defends ‘incredible talent’ Hasan Ali after criticism over dance video PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan’s former head coach Mickey Arthur, in a tweet on Wednesday, defended the injury-prone pacer Hasan Ali after the latter was criticised over a dance video.

The 52-year-old believed that Hasan had ‘incredible talent’ and his character is the defining feature that allows him to be the cricketer that he is.

“I don’t comment on things controversial as a rule but I am amazed that Hasan Ali is being criticized for enjoying himself,” Arthur tweeted. “He is a man of incredible talent with great skills, his character defines him and allows him to be the cricketer he is.”

 

I dont comment on things controversial as a rule but I am amazed that @RealHa55an is being criticized for enjoying himself.....this is a man of incredible talent with great skills,his character defines him and allows him to be the cricketer he is....protect this guy!! https://t.co/eAxTPFa8J1

— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) June 17, 2020

 

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Hasan was a key figure in Pakistan’s successful Champions Trophy campaign in 2017. The young pacer has represented the Men in Green in nine Tests, 53 One-day Internationals (ODIs) and 30 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) while picking up 31 wickets, 82 wickets and 35 wickets, respectively, in each format.