'I do hope he can find some sort of help'- Philander on Hasnain's innocent mistake

Former Proteas seamer Vernon Philander has termed Pakistan fast-bowler Mohammad Hasnain ‘a phenomenal talent’ and he is hopeful that a promising career isn't cut short due to an innocent mistake.

Hasnain was reported for suspected bowling action during the recent season of the Big Bash League, where he was representing the Sydney Thunder. His elbow extension was found to exceed the 15 degree limit.

Hasnain returned home and featured for the Quetta Gladiators in three games before being reported again. Following an investigation by the PCB, the right-arm pacer was handed a temporary ban.

Speaking to PakPassion.net, Philander said that he is hopeful that Hasnain will sort out his action with the help of experts and return back to international cricket.

Philander also believes that Hasnain hasn't done this intentionally.

He said, "It’s really sad when these things happen. My understanding of this issue is based upon a few articles that I have read on the topic, however what I will say is that Hasnain is another phenomenal talent from Pakistan, and you don’t want to see a promising career cut short like that especially if it is an innocent mistake."

"I certainly don’t think he is doing it intentionally in any way. I do hope he can find some sort of help and someone who can help him remedy that action. Like I said, you cannot teach someone to bowl at those express speeds and this is one more exceptional talent that Pakistan has. 

I do hope he can bounce back but I feel that apart from fixing the action itself, there will also be a mental aspect of this as he will always feel that the world is watching him when he comes into bowl. I sincerely hope that the people working with him have Hasnain’s best interests at heart," continued Philander.

Hasnain made his debut for Pakistan in 2019 and since then, the 22-year-old has represented his country in 8 ODIs and 18 T20Is respectively.