Pakistan’s fast bowler Hasan Ali has accused the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of bias and preferential treatment, specifically regarding the injury management of opening batsman Saim Ayub.
In an interview on the Ultra Edge podcast, Ali expressed his frustration with the PCB’s handling of Ayub's injury, noting that the young opener received VIP treatment while other players did not.
Ali questioned why he did not receive similar support when he had suffered a long-term back injury, which kept him out of the game for a significant period.
"I had severe back pain and was away from cricket for a long time, but the PCB never offered any guidance or help with my recovery," Ali said.
"Yet, Saim Ayub is getting VIP treatment for his injury. Was I not part of the team in 2020? Was I playing for India?" he added, questioning the fairness of the treatment.
While wishing Ayub a speedy recovery, Ali expressed concern over the PCB’s inconsistent treatment of injured players.
"If any player gets injured in the future, will they receive the same treatment? Will the PCB offer the same care to them? No, they won’t."
Ali concluded by stating that while he hoped Ayub returned to fitness and won many matches for Pakistan, he believed that every rise had its fall.
"If Saim Ayub gets injured again, will they treat him the same way?" Ali questioned
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