Ali Asad (cricketer, born 1976)
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| Born | 6 December 1976 (age 49) Lahore, Pakistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 13 March 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ali Asad Abbas (Urdu: علی اسد عباس), (born 6 December 1976) is a Pakistani-born former cricketer who played for the United Arab Emirates national cricket team in 2 One Day Internationals.[2]
Cricket career
In Pakistan, he represented Pakistan A team in 1995-96 but couldn't break into the national team. As a UAE bowler, he produced the country’s best international figures with 9 wickets vs Nepal (May 2004) and once trapped Sanath Jayasuriya lbw at the Asia Cup 2004.[3]
Coaching career
In 2018, he launched a “Speed Hunt” talent-ID programme in Ajman (July 20, 4pm), backed by Mohammad Tauqir (then UAE selector), offering a Dh500 prize and a trophy for the fastest bowler, no age limit, and follow-on fast-bowler camps via his Ali Cricket Training Centre (ACTC).[3]
References
- ^ Nayar, K. R. (5 November 2018). "Former UAE pacer Asad on mission to unearth fast bowlers". Gulf News. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Ali Asad". www.espncricinfo.com. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ^ a b Nayar, K. R. (5 November 2018). "Former UAE pacer Asad on mission to unearth fast bowlers". Gulf News. Retrieved 24 September 2025.