Beard Before Wicket

Hasan Ali: 'I Was Depressed' | Pakistan star opens up

Beard Before Wicket

Show Notes

Welcome back to Beard Before Wicket with Moeen Ali, Nubaid Haroon and special guest Hasan Ali!

In this episode Hasan discusses the moment that could've ruined his career and led to him being depressed, the year that turned his life around, his inspirations and shows a side to him not many have seen.

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00:00 Beard & Hairstyles 1:30 Hasan in the gym for 8 hours? 3:00 Hasan’s misunderstood personality 5:05 Shoaib Akhtar’s & Waqar Younis’ Influence 8:45 How Much Pressure Does Hasan Feel 10:25 2017 Being Life Changing 16:05 The Iconic Celebration 17:30 World Cup Semi Final Dropped Catch & Depression 24:40 Pakistani Culture Problems & South Asia Pressure 29:40 Hasan’s Bond With England 32:55 When Will Hasan Retire

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