Young Pakistan Mohammad Hasnain has caught the eye following a wonderful give-game stint with Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League this season. And even though his stint in the league has come to an end and he has returned to Pakistan, it seems that his troubles might continue for a while. Having reported by umpires in the Big Bash League, Hasnain will have to undergo tests on his action at the ICC-accredited biomechanics laboratory in Lahore on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old had shot to fame after bowling a 155 kmph delivery in the Caribbean Premier League. He was roped in by Thunder to account for several absences due to COVID and international commitments and he ended up proving to be a revelation. On his BBL11 debut, he picked up three wickets for just 20 runs as ST defeated Adelaide Strikers by 28 runs.
Cricket Australia has officially confirmed, however, that the Pakistani young pacer was reported by umpires during his first appearance in BBL11.
Mohammad Hasnain’s last appearance in the Big Bash League arrived in the hugely anticipated Sydney Smash against Sydney Sixers. During the match, troubled by his pace and bounce, Sixers batsman Moises Henriques was heard saying, ‘Nice throw, mate’ on the stump mic.
Hasnain finished his BBL campaign with seven wickets from five games at an average of 15.71 and at an economy rate of just six runs per over.
He was scheduled to undergo the test in Australia itself, but because of the presence of an ICC accredited laboratory in Lahore, he was allowed his due return to Pakistan in order to get tested there.
This test comes at a crucial juncture of the season. The Pakistan Super League’ seventh season is set to start in Karachi in less than a week. Hasnain continues to be an important part of the Quetta Gladiators squad. However, if his action is found illegal, a suspension from international and domestic cricket until he changes his action is due.
Technically, Hasnain will be able to bowl, with the permission of the national cricket federation, until the results of his tests come out, which could take up to 14 days. This means that he can take part in the first few matches of the PSL, but it remains to be seen whether the league allows him to do so.
