Pakistan and Karachi Kings seamer Hasan Ali was awarded a trimmer in the dressing room following the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 match against the Lahore Qalandars. In a video surfaced uploaded on social media by the franchise's official handle, a support staff member was seen giving the award to Hasan Ali.
Even as the Karachi Kings were thrashed by 65 runs at the hands of the Qalandars, Hasan Ali stood out as he snaffled figures of 4-0-28-4 to keep the opposition to 201/6 in 20 overs despite half-centuries from Fakhar Zaman and Daryl Mitchell. However, Karachi's batting unit failed and notably none of the top four made it past 20, including two registering ducks.
Shaheen Shah Afridi and Rishad Hossain took three wickets each to bowl out Karachi for 136 in 19.1 overs. Notably, Karachi Kings batter James Vince was gifted a hair dryer following his match-winning performance against the Peshawar Zalmi this season, copping several trolls.
"Criticism for improvement is fine, but when families are targeted, it affects everyone" - Hasan Ali
At the post-game presser, the 30-year-old has called on the critics for going on families when judging players' performances but understands players are under scrutiny almost all the time.
"We lost early wickets, couldn’t build partnerships, and the pressure mounted. Criticism for improvement is fine, but when families are targeted, it affects everyone. I understand that as public figures, we’re always under scrutiny. Our job is to respond with performances."
