Pakistan's former head coach Mickey Arthur defended injured Pacer Hasan Ali on Wednesday after being criticized for a dance video.
Hassan ali in mood.. pic.twitter.com/nE6nWDLHKn
— LIFEINPAKISTAN (@LIFEINPAKISTAN1) June 17, 2020
The 52-year-old believed that Hasan had "incredible talent" and that his character was the defining characteristic that allowed him to be the cricketer he was.
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"I don't usually comment on controversial things, but I'm surprised Hasan Ali has been criticized for having fun," tweeted Arthur. "He is a man of incredible talent with great ability, his character defines him and allows him to be the cricketer he is."
I dont comment on things controversial as a rule but I am amazed that @RealHa55an is being criticized for enjoying himself.....this is a man of incredible talent with great skills,his character defines him and allows him to be the cricketer he is....protect this guy!! https://t.co/eAxTPFa8J1
— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) June 17, 2020
Zainab Abbas Alos tweeted in his favour as per her
Ridiculous! Let him live..
Ridiculous! Let him live..
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) June 17, 2020
Hasan was a key figure in Pakistan's successful Champions Trophy campaign in 2017. The young Pacer represented the Men in Green in nine tests, 53 one-time internationals (ODIs) and 30 Twenty20 internationals (T20Is), with 31 wickets and 82 wickets total or 35 ports in any size.