Former Test Cricketer Basit Ali Hospitalized with Heart Ailment
LAHORE: Former Pakistan Test cricketer and cricket analyst Basit Ali has been hospitalized in Lahore after suffering a heart ailment, according to reports. Doctors have reportedly recommended angioplasty as part of his treatment.
The 55-year-old former cricketer is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Lahore. Further details about his condition and the timing of the recommended procedure have not yet been confirmed.
Basit Ali remained an important name in Pakistan cricket during the 1990s. The right-handed batter represented Pakistan in 19 Test matches between 1993 and 1996, scoring runs in the middle order and becoming known for his aggressive batting style.
He also played 50 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for Pakistan, representing the national side in limited-overs cricket during the same period.
After retiring from international cricket, Basit Ali continued to remain associated with the sport. He worked in coaching and cricket analysis, allowing him to maintain a strong connection with the game and contribute his experience to younger cricketers and cricket audiences.
In recent years, Basit Ali has frequently appeared as a cricket analyst, offering his views on Pakistan’s performances, players, selection decisions and developments within the national team.
His hospitalization has attracted attention among cricket fans and former players, with many closely following updates about his health.
According to the available reports, doctors have advised angioplasty following his heart-related health issue. However, there has been no detailed official update regarding the severity of his condition, the exact nature of the cardiac problem or when the procedure is expected to take place.
Basit Ali’s career remains closely associated with Pakistan cricket’s 1990s era, a period that produced several prominent players for the national side. His experience as an international cricketer later helped him transition into coaching and cricket analysis.
The former batter has remained active in cricket-related activities even after ending his professional playing career. His continued involvement in the sport has kept him familiar to both longtime cricket followers and a newer generation of fans.
As he receives medical treatment in Lahore, further updates regarding his condition and the recommended angioplasty are awaited.
Cricket fans and colleagues have expressed concern over the former Test cricketer’s health, while more information about his treatment is expected to become available following updates from his family or medical team.
