This unexpected proposal emerged during discussions about finding a replacement for the injured Naseem Shah ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023.

The retirement proposition appeared on the platform X (formerly known as Twitter) and was made by a user advocating for the selection of Arshad Iqbal over Hassan Ali. The user’s argument centered on Iqbal’s attributes, which, in their view, made him a more fitting choice for the team. The user contended that Hassan’s presence often facilitated opposing batsmen in settling on the crease, potentially leading to unfavorable outcomes in future World Cup events. The tweet concluded with a plea to Hassan Ali, urging him to “announce retirement from white-ball cricket” to avert any potential embarrassment.

The user’s tweet expressed, “Look at the extra bounce he [Arshad Iqbal] gets, hardly bowls bad balls, and makes batsmen work hard for runs. Hasan to bs ata hi batsmen ko set karny k lia hai [Hasan only helps the batsmen get set on the crease]. Please @RealHa55an announce retirement from white ball cricket, humain zalil nahi hona aik or WC ma [we don’t want to get embarrassed in another World Cup].”