Within mere 15 months of his international career, Pakistan’s Hasan Ali is officially the world’s best ODI bowler. The 23-year-old, who is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka, has enjoyed a meteoric rise in just 14 months.
He became the joint third fastest bowler to claim 50 one-day wickets with the mark achieved in 23 matches, the same number as Australian icon Dennis Lillee and four games fewer than Waqar.
“It’s a dream come true,” Hasan told AFP. “I set many goals in my childhood and to be the world number one bowler was amongst the top.”
Hasan has helped Pakistan to a 4-0 lead in the current series against Sri Lanka with 12 wickets, including 5-34 in Abu Dhabi.
“My elder brother was the greatest influence on my career and after a few first-class seasons I was picked by Peshawar franchise in the first edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL),” recalls Hasan.
“I have been blessed with success and the Champions Trophy victory was the best thing. The next big goal is to win the 2019 Wold Cup in England,” said Hasan.
In past, Pakistan had always been blessed with miraculous fast bowlers like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, who were capable to destroy any batting line up in the world. Now, Pakistan has certainly found another one in Hasan Ali.
