With Naseem Shah's unfortunate injury casting a shadow over Pakistan's prospects at the upcoming ODI World Cup, the nation's cricket fans are abuzz with discussions on who should step into the breach.
One name being bandied about is that of Hasan Ali, a bowler who hasn't graced Pakistan's 50-overs format since June 2022. Social media has become a battleground for divergent opinions on whether Hasan Ali should be considered as Shah's replacement.
In a particularly vocal exchange on social media platform X, one user expressed the view that Pakistan should opt for Arshad Iqbal instead of Hasan Ali. They contended that Ali's presence in the squad only aids opposing batters and that he should retire instead of embarrassing Pakistan at the World Cup.
However, Hasan Ali, known for his spirited presence on social media, wasn't one to take this critique lying down. He responded in his unique style, stating: "No doubt, Arshad Iqbal is a good bowler but why should I retire, when I am just a 29-year-old youngster?"