Pakistan seamer Hassan Ali to return to Warwickshire and Birmingham Bears in 2024

The 29-year-old, currently representing his county at the men's Cricket World Cup, returns to Edgbaston after taking 33 wickets last term across formats

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Hassan Ali is set for a return to county cricket by rejoining Warwickshire and Birmingham Bears.

The 29-year-old Pakistan international is available in the County Championship and T20 Blast until the end of July, joining up with the club in late March following the conclusion of Pakistan Super League.

An option is available for the seamer to return in September for Finals Day and the red ball run-in.

"I feel I'm playing in my second home and I'm very comfortable in the dressing room," said Hassan, who took 33 wickets across formats last summer. "I didn't feel like I'm playing in another country or another franchise.

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Hassan is currently part of Pakistan's ODI World Cup campaign (R.SATISH BABU/AFP via Getty Images)

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Hassan took nine wickets for a Bears side who reached the Blast quarter-finals (David Rogers/Getty Images)

"I can't wait to come back. Warwickshire is one of the best teams I've played with. The environment is good, we play brilliant cricket, and the boys are so talented."

Hassan is currently part of the Pakistan squad at the ongoing men's Cricket World Cup and has taken nine wickets in six appearances. Against New Zealand, he became the sixth-fastest Pakistani bowler to 100 ODI scalps in his 66th outing. 

Head coach Mark Robinson added: "It's great news for the team and the wider club. Hassan brings a real energy to the place, the dressing room and on the pitch and inspires everyone around him with his enthusiasm.

"He is a quality performer, a proven wicket-taker and as we saw he pulled off some decent cameo roles with the bat last season as well."


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