Hasan Ali has been appointed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to replace Mohammad Wasim in the team for the 2022 T20 Asia Cup after Wasim reported back pain during a training session at the ICC Academy, Dubai, and was subsequently sent for an MRI scan.
According to Wasim's MRI results, the pacemaker has a side strain and has been ruled out from the competition. Wasim's health is being closely monitored by a medical staff, and the timing of his return to international cricket will be reevaluated prior to the England visit of Pakistan.
Hasan Ali, an express pacer, was recently benched by Pakistan because to his poor bowling performance. The Netherlands tour, which the Men in Green won, did not include the right-arm pacer. Babar Azam, the captain, had backed Hasan to excel in the home format and return to the international stage at that time. This year, Hasan Ali has only participated in three ODIs and has taken just two wickets at a dismal average of 76.50.
On August 28, Pakistan will play the opening match of the tournament against India (Sunday). Both teams will be hoping to get off to a strong start in the competition as they face off at the Dubai International Stadium.