Pakistan fast bowler Hassan Ali has signed a new two-year T20 Blast contract with Yorkshire for 2027 and 2028.

The former Warwickshire paceman has committed himself to a sixth successive summer playing in the Blast following his initial arrival in English cricket at Edgbaston in 2023.

Ali claimed 27 wickets at an average of just 13 in his first campaign with Yorkshire, helping head coach Anthony McGrath’s Tykes reach the quarter-final.

“My time at the club this year was brilliant,” he said. “Whilst it was disappointing in how our T20 season finished, there’s a lot to build on.”

“Hassan’s impact this year went beyond the pitch,” said Yorkshire general manager of cricket Gavin Hamilton.

“Anthony and I have consistently said we want to build long term relationships with overseas players to provide that continuity that we value so highly. Hassan signing for a further two years is an illustration of that.”

The fixtures are yet to be released for next year’s Blast, but it is expected to start in May, with the final again at Edgbaston on Saturday 17 July.