Hassan Ali signs new two-year Yorkshire CCC deal
HASSAN ALI is returning to Yorkshire after agreeing a new two-year contract to play in the Vitality Blast.
The Pakistan pace bowler enjoyed an excellent debut season for the White Rose, finishing as the competition’s leading wicket-taker with 27 at an average of 13.07 as Yorkshire reached the quarter-finals.
Hassan also made some useful contributions with the bat - not least in helping the club secure a remarkable group stage victory over Derbyshire at Headingley.
Yorkshire had slipped to 139-8 in the 16th over as they chased a target of 195; then Hassan struck 31 from 12 balls and shared in a stand of 56 with AJ Tye to take Yorkshire home by two wickets with four balls remaining.
The 32-year-old, who has represented Pakistan 152 times across Tests, one-day internationals and T20 internationals, said he was delighted to be returning to Yorkshire.
“My time at the club this year was brilliant, and I really enjoyed playing with the lads,” Hassan said. “We played some great cricket.
“Whilst it was disappointing in how our T20 season finished, there’s a lot to build on and I'm excited to get back to Headingley.”
Gavin Hamilton, Yorkshire’s general manager of cricket, said Hassan’s influence extended beyond his on-field performances.
“Hassan’s impact this year went beyond the pitch,” said Hamilton. “The experience he brought to our white ball squad contributed massively to our development in this format.”
Hamilton added that fostering relationships with players such as Hassan was an important part of Yorkshire’s recruitment strategy.
“Anthony (McGrath, head coach) and I have consistently said we want to build long-term relationships with overseas players to provide that continuity that we value so highly,” he explained.
"Hassan signing for a further two years is an illustration of that.
“We’re all looking forward to getting Hassan back ahead of the Blast next year.”
News of Hassan’s return follows confirmation that Moeen Ali will also be back for next season’s Blast.
The former England all-rounder, 39, initially signed a one-year deal for 2026, with the option of another year.