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Watch: Hasan Ali Continues To Take County Championship By Storm, Takes Another Fifer For Lancashire

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali continued his rich vein of form in the ongoing County Championship as he picked up yet another five-wicket haul for Lancashire during their Division One game against Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Thursday. On Day 1, Hasan picked up the wickets of Liam Dawson, Ben Brown, Keith Barker, Kyle Abbott, and compatriot Mohammad Abbas, finishing with figures of five for 15. He now leads the wicket-taking charts across both divisions of the County Championship.

Pakistan Cricket Needs To Change The Way Its Operating, Says This Former Captain

Pakistan's former captain and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has said that changing the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not make any difference to the sport in the country. "We require a change in the way we are operating our cricket structure and change our priorities," Misbah said on Geo News channel.

Shah Rukh Khan Personally Offered Me 3-Year Contract To Join Kolkata Knight Riders: Former Pakistan Cricketer

Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has gone on to become the biggest T20 franchise competition in the world. Cricket stars from other countries have graced the IPL, except for Pakistan, who only participated in the tournament's first season. Players from Pakistan have not been allowed to play in the league post the 26/11 terrorist attacks in November 2008. Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat recently revealed that even he was expected to participate in IPL 2009 as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan personally offered him a contract to join his franchise. Speaking on the YouTube channel Cricket Den, Arafat said, "Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had shortlisted names for the first edition and unfortunately, I was not among them and couldn't play"

Watch: Hasan Ali's Fiery Ripper Uproots Off Stump During County Championship Match

Hasan Ali was in brilliant form as he helped Lancashire defeat Gloucestershire in their County Championship Division One fixture in Manchester on Sunday. The pacer bagged a nine-wicket haul and dominated opposition batters with much aplomb. The 27-year-old had plenty of personal highlights during the game and in particular against Josh Shaw, whom he dismissed in both innings. On the 91st over of Gloucestershire's second innings, Shaw bunted Ali through the slips which prompted a bouncer and an exchange of stares and then another bouncer. On the fifth delivery, the Pakistan cricketer cruised past Shaw's defence with ease and uprooted the off stump.

Watch: Hasan Ali Breaks Middle Stump In Two With Searing Yorker In County Championship Match

Hasan Ali has in been top form for his County side Lancashire in the ongoing Division One match against Gloucestershire. The Pakistani speedster took a magnificent six-for in the first innings to help his team bowl out Gloucestershire for 252. Lancashire then went on to post a massive 556 for seven declared to take a huge first innings lead. Hasan Ali, though, wasn't done yet. He returned to haunt Gloucestershire in the second innings to help his team reduce the opposition to 67 for three at stumps on Day 3. So far, Hasan Ali has taken one wicket in the second innings, but the delivery he produced to remove James Bracey has become the talk of the town.

Abid Ali Cleared To Resume International Career Four Months After Heart Attack

Pakistan opener Abid Ali has been given the green light to resume his international career, four months after suffering a heart attack. The 34-year-old had undergone an angioplasty a day after he was rushed to a hospital for chest pain while playing a match in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy in Karachi last December. "I am really excited to be back with the prospect of playing for Pakistan again. Doctors cleared me to go back in the field and I can finally return to live a normal life," Abid told 'ESPNcricinfo'.

Ex-Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Amir Signs For Gloucestershire

English county cricket club Gloucestershire announced on Friday they had signed former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir on a three-match deal. The 30-year-old, who played 36 Tests, 61 one-day internationals and 50 Twenty20s, will be available for Gloucestershire's County Championship division one games against Surrey, Hampshire and Somerset. Amir will provide cover for fellow Pakistani bowler Naseem Shah, who has been ruled out of action for the next month with a shoulder injury.

Lethal Yorkers And Express Pace: PCB's Throwback To Shoaib Akhtar's Best Spell In ODIs

The 1990s was an exciting time to be a cricket fan. It was a time of great change in the sport as limited overs cricket was slowly becoming the most cherished fodder for the fans. Cricket under lights was the broadcasters' primary choice and it took the viewing experience several notches up. But one thing that didn't change in the sport was the adrenaline rush that erupted on seeing a fast bowler tear through a batting line up.

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Watch: Hasan Ali Continues To Take County Championship By Storm, Takes Another Fifer For Lancashire

Pakistan Cricket Needs To Change The Way Its Operating, Says This Former Captain

Shah Rukh Khan Personally Offered Me 3-Year Contract To Join Kolkata Knight Riders: Former Pakistan Cricketer

Watch: Hasan Ali's Fiery Ripper Uproots Off Stump During County Championship Match

Watch: Hasan Ali Breaks Middle Stump In Two With Searing Yorker In County Championship Match

Abid Ali Cleared To Resume International Career Four Months After Heart Attack

Ex-Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Amir Signs For Gloucestershire

Lethal Yorkers And Express Pace: PCB's Throwback To Shoaib Akhtar's Best Spell In ODIs