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Yorkshire re-sign paceman Ali on T20 deal
Yorkshire have re-signed Pakistan fast bowler Hassan Ali on a two-year T20 Blast contract covering 2027 and 2028. The deal extends his run in English cricket to a sixth consecutive Blast summer and gives the club continuity with a player who made a strong impact in his first season at Yorkshire.
Ali took 27 wickets in 12 matches last summer, averaging 13, and finished as the competition’s leading wicket-taker, helping Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals. He said he enjoyed his time at the club and believed there was more to build on despite the team’s disappointing finish; Yorkshire’s cricket general manager said Ali’s contribution extended beyond the pitch. Next season’s fixtures are not yet released, but the Blast is expected to begin in May, with the final scheduled for 17 July at Edgbaston.
In short
- Hassan Ali has signed with Yorkshire for 2027 and 2028.
- He took 27 wickets in 12 Blast matches last summer.
- Yorkshire reached the quarter-finals in his first season.
Explained simply
Yorkshire is one of the historic county cricket clubs in England, based in the north of the country. The T20 Blast is a domestic competition in which county teams play fast-paced Twenty20 cricket, with each side batting for up to 20 overs.
Hassan Ali is a Pakistan international fast bowler, a role focused on delivering the ball at high speed and taking wickets. Overseas players such as Ali can bring experience from international and other domestic competitions, while county clubs offer them regular cricket in England.
The Blast is a major part of the English cricket summer and gives counties a chance to compete for a national trophy. Yorkshire’s run to the quarter-finals last season ended before the final, so the club will be seeking to build on that campaign.