Hasan Ali caused concern among players and fans after suffering a painful fall during the opening session of the second Test between the Bangladesh national cricket team and the Pakistan national cricket team on Day 1. The incident took place during the eighth over of Bangladesh’s innings when opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim mistimed a shot and produced a leading edge back towards the bowler.
Hasan Ali quickly reacted and dived to his right in an attempt to complete a return catch. However, the Pakistan pacer lost his balance during the effort and landed awkwardly on the pitch, striking the right side of his head heavily on the ground. Hasan immediately appeared in discomfort and was seen holding his head as medical staff rushed onto the field.
After receiving initial treatment from the Pakistan team physio, the fast bowler was stretchered off the field in worrying scenes. Fortunately for Pakistan, Hasan later returned to the ground and resumed bowling, easing fears of a serious injury.
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Following the incident, Salman Agha completed the remainder of the over for Pakistan. Earlier in the day, Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to bowl first as the visitors looked to level the two-match Test series after suffering a 104-run defeat in the opening Test at Dhaka.
The moment when Hasan Ali got injured.
Prayers for him, May Allah bless him with
Speedy recovery ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/hr54yEAZ0e— Amir (@Khanu_3) May 16, 2026
Pakistan made three changes to their playing XI, bringing back former captain Babar Azam alongside Khurram Shahzad and Sajid Khan. Bangladesh also reshuffled their lineup, handing a debut to Tanzid Hasan Tamim while Shoriful Islam replaced Ebadot Hossain.
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Bangladesh (Playing XI): Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana
Pakistan(Playing XI): Azan Awais, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Abdullah Fazal, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Khurram Shahzad, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas
