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Pakistan’s bowler Mohammad Ali is poised for a return to international cricket with the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, beginning on August 21 in Rawalpindi.

Having made his Test debut against England in December 2022, Ali played two matches in the series, claiming four wickets. Despite his promising start, he was dropped from the national squad afterward. However, his exceptional performances in domestic cricket have earned him a chance to rejoin the team.

Mohammad Ali ready for Pakistan comeback with Bangladesh Tests

Mohammad Ali is anticipated to feature in the first Test against Bangladesh. Prior to his return, the 31-year-old reflected on his career journey, discussing the challenges and rebounds he has faced. After enduring numerous setbacks and rejections, Ali took time to reassess and refocus on domestic cricket.

His unwavering dedication to improving his performance in both practice and domestic games ultimately paved the way for his successful reentry into the national squad. Ali stressed the importance of treating every match with the highest level of seriousness, whether it’s a domestic fixture or a prestigious event like the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

He underscored the necessity of approaching each opportunity with consistent intensity and commitment. Additionally, Ali shared that he made considerable adjustments to his bowling technique, including refining his wrist position and addressing hyperextension issues that had previously led to back problems.

Comebacks are always tough and challenging: Pakistani pacer Mohammad Ali

Mohammad Ali said in a video posted by PCB on X: “Comebacks are always tough and challenging. Obviously, you have to start from zero and perform again. In fact, it wasn’t that difficult for me because I have seen so many failures and rejections in my life. I accepted it wholeheartedly, and I accepted that maybe I wasn’t ready for this stage.

Since I wasn’t able to perform well there, I was dropped. After that, I went to play domestic cricket. Every match was equally important, and I tried to perform in every match. And the result is in front of you. I got the opportunity again. There can’t be a better and happier thing than this.”

Ali mentioned that representing Pakistan comes with added responsibility, as players must continually justify their place at the highest level of competition. He explained that this perspective guides his approach, emphasizing the significance he places on every game, whether in domestic cricket or the PSL.

I improved my wrist position and hyperextension: Mohammad Ali

The pacer emphasized that he approached each match with unwavering intensity, attitude, commitment, and dedication, describing the season as both challenging and significant for him. Ali noted that he put in extensive hard work and made numerous adjustments to his technique.

Ali signed off by saying, “Because of the modifications, I benefited a lot. I topped the consecutive team for four years. At that time, I used to have hyperextension. My hand used to go back a lot. Because of this, I used to have back issues. So, I worked on that. I improved that hyperextension.

There are other small aspects like this. I improved my wrist position. I improved my circle. A lot of people may not understand the rotation of the bowling arm. I worked a lot on that. This process continued during the season and off the season. At the start, my family never supported me.”