Shaun Tait Applauds Hasan Ali’s Leadership

LAHORE: Karachi Kings’ bowling coach, Shaun Tait, has commended Hasan Ali for his exceptional leadership skills and mentorship within the squad, particularly noting his encouragement of the younger players.

During a post-game press briefing, Tait lauded Hasan’s active involvement, playfully remarking that Hasan sometimes seems like an additional “bowling coach.”

Tait’s Comments on Hasan Ali

“He [Hasan] is indeed a leader, and at times, he embodies the role of a bowling coach,” Tait observed.

“He embraces leadership and actively supports the development of younger talents. His contribution as a bowling leader is invaluable. Having collaborated with him previously, I trust his judgment and avoid over-managing his bowling, especially at this point in his career when he possesses a clear understanding of his capabilities,” he elaborated.

Tait Reflects on Karachi Kings’ Defeat

Addressing Karachi Kings’ narrow loss to Quetta Gladiators, Tait voiced his disappointment and urged the batting order to demonstrate greater accountability during critical junctures.

“We were in a position to secure a victory in today’s match. A batsman needed to step up and guide the team to the finish line,” he stated.

Match Summary: Quetta Gladiators vs. Karachi Kings

Quetta Gladiators triumphed over Karachi Kings by a slim margin of five runs in a captivating showdown during the 15th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, held at Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

In pursuit of a modest 143-run target, the Kings fell short, concluding their innings at 137 for 8, despite a resilient comeback following an initial setback.

Key Moments of the Match
  • Captain David Warner was dismissed early, scoring only four runs in the opening over, courtesy of Mohammad Amir.
  • Tim Seifert and James Vince launched a counter-offensive, forging a 50-run partnership for the second wicket, swinging the momentum in Karachi’s favor.
  • The game’s trajectory shifted again when Quetta’s captain, Saud Shakeel, broke the partnership by dismissing Vince for 30 off 29 balls, leaving Karachi at 77 for 2 in the ninth over.
  • Seifert maintained the attack but was eventually caught out by Mohammad Wasim Jr. after a swift 47 off 26 deliveries, bringing the Kings to 93 for 3 by the 12th over.
  • A middle-order collapse ensued, with Shan Masood struggling to score 9 runs off 17 balls before falling to Khurram Shahzad. Abrar Ahmed removed Khushdil Shah for a duck, and Mohammad Nabi contributed only 4 runs before being dismissed by Amir.
  • Shahzad struck once more, claiming Abbas Afridi for a duck, while Wasim Jr. further diminished Karachi’s chances by removing Omair Bin Yousuf for 11.
  • Hasan Ali displayed late resistance, scoring an undefeated 24 off 13 balls, but his efforts proved insufficient to propel Karachi to victory.
  • Quetta’s bowlers delivered a united performance, with Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, and Khurram Shahzad each securing two wickets to ensure a hard-earned victory.