Azhar Ali returns to Somerset for 2019 season

Pakistan former captain and middle order batsman, Azhar Ali will be returning to the Somerset County Cricket Club for the entire 2019 season.

BREAKING: Delighted to announce that Azhar Ali will be returning to Somerset County Cricket Club for the entire 2019 season! 🤝#WeAreSomerset @AzharAli_ @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/fH2ftXjqgl

— Somerset Cricket 🏏 (@SomersetCCC) November 26, 2018

The former Pakistan Captain will be available for selection for the duration of both the Specsavers County Championship and the Royal London One-Day Cup.

“I very much enjoyed my time with the Club this year and I am really pleased to be going back. Somerset is a special Club and it was a pleasure to play for them in 2018. There was a really good atmosphere in the dressing room and there are some very good players at the Club. The supporters were excellent, and I look forward to seeing everyone again next year,” said Ali, stated Somerset Cricket County Club.

Somerset Director of Cricket, Andy Hurry expressed his delight over getting Azhar Ali in his side. “Azhar fitted in seamlessly during his time with us towards the back end of the 2018 season. Knowing the positive impact that he will have both on and off the field, alongside his availability all summer were key factors in wanting to secure him,” said Hurry.