Hassan Ali presented with Lancashire County Cap

Hassan Ali presented with Lancashire County Cap

Pakistan international Hassan Ali joins Red Rose royalty in being awarded County Cap

Hassan Ali was awarded his County Cap ahead of Day One of Lancashire's LV= Insurance County Championship match against Essex.

In a special presentation before the start of play at Emirates Old Trafford, there were words from Director of Cricket Performance Mark Chilton followed by James Anderson who then presented Hassan with his cap.

27-year-old Hassan has won the hearts of Lancashire's players, Members and supporters alike, with his all-action performances with the ball so far this summer.

Hassan's picked up 24 wickets at an average of 17.5 - and is currently the leading wicket taker in Division One - with one match left of his overseas spell with the Red Rose.

Speaking during the presentation, James Anderson said: "On behalf of the players, Hassan, I want to say thank you for your efforts during your time with the Club.

"You haven't been here very long, but you've had a huge impact and played some match winning performances. I know this is your last week, so let's go out on a high and send you send you off with a win and some more wickets.

"I hope this isn't the last we see of you, we'd love to have you back in the future."