Hasan Ali accuses PCB of favouritism

Pakistan's fast bowler Hasan Ali has accused the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of favouritism, claiming that some players receive special treatment while others are neglected.

In a podcast on the YouTube channel 'Cricwick', Hasan Ali expressed his concerns over the differential treatment given to players recovering from injuries. He specifically pointed out that opener Saim Ayub has been provided "VIP protocol" for his injury, while other players, including himself, were not given similar care.

Reflecting on his injury struggles, Hasan stated, "I was away from cricket for a long time due to a back injury, but no one from the Pakistan Cricket Board came to support or guide me regarding my treatment. Saim Ayub is injured, and it is the board's responsibility to take care of him. But can someone tell me if I was not a member of the team in 2020? Was I playing for India?"

Despite his criticism, Hasan wished Saim well but reiterated his concerns about fairness in player treatment. "You are giving him VIP treatment right now, but if someone else gets injured in the future, will you provide the same level of care? No, you won't. May Allah bless him with health and fitness, and may he win many matches for Pakistan. But every rise has a fall. If Saim Ayub gets injured again, will you treat him the same way?"

Hasan Ali suffered a back injury in 2020, which kept him out of action for several months. He was ruled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and international cricket for an extended period.