| Player: | AK Farooq |
Ali was encouraged to take up the game by his uncles who still play. Apart from cricket, he plays both hockey and basketball. Ali represents George Heriotss FP which plays in the (senior) Scottish National Premiere League along with fellow squad member Sean Weeraratna. He has represented his district team (East District) in the Inter-District Championships at U15, U17 and U19 levels, his selection for the national sides at these age groups. He was a strike bowler for the Scotland U17 team who were European Champions in 2003 and played a major role in the U19 squads who were European Champions in 2001 and runners up in the 2003 European championships, which ensured qualification for this World Cup. Ali greatly admires the many achievements of Curtley Ambrose (West Indies) who is his favourite player.
(February 2004)
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