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'No one more disappointed': Hasan Ali vows to bounce back stronger

Pacer's dropped catch played a crucial role in Australia's victory in the semi-final against Pakistan

'No one more disappointed': Hasan Ali vows to bounce back stronger PHOTO: AFP

Days after heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Aussies during the T20 World Cup semi-finals, Pakistan fast-bowler Hasan Ali, who had dropped a crucial catch that allowed wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade to secure a thrilling win, said on Saturday that no one was more disappointed than him.

Having conceded 44 runs in four wicketless overs, Hasan had more disappointment to face in the dramatic closing stages of the see-saw match at the Dubai International Stadium.

Needing 22 runs off the second last over, Wade's wild swing at Shaheen Afridi's third ball sent a skier towards Hasan who spilled the catch on the leg-side. Wade responded by hitting three sixes in a row to complete an excellent chase against the tournament's form side.

“I know you all are upset because my performance didn't meet your expectations but no one is more disappointed than me,” Ali wrote on his official Twitter handle.

 

میرا سینہ تیری حُرمت کا ہے سنگین حصار،
میرے محبوب وطن تُجھ پہ اگر جاں ہو نثار

میں یہ سمجھوں گا ٹھکانے لگا سرمایہِ تن،
اے میرے پیارے وطن 💚🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/4xiTS0hAvx

— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) November 13, 2021

 

He urged the fans to keep their expectations from him up as he wanted to serve the Pakistan cricket at the highest level, saying that he would work harder to bounce back.

“This patch will make me stronger so Alhumdulilah [praise be to God],” he added.

He also thanked everyone for their support, prayers, tweets and messages at a time of need.