Why Yawer Hassan’s fifty matters more than just runs

Srinagar, Dec 2: There have been whispers in the corridors of J&K cricket about whether Yawer Hassan should be a regular in the Playing XI. On Tuesday, he silenced every doubt.

Playing his second match of the tournament, Yawer produced a brilliant 57 off 36, earning the Player of the Match award and showcasing precisely the temperament, range, and match awareness J&K have lacked at the top order.

His innings wasn’t just fluent, it was timely. Coming in early after the fall of Qamran Iqbal, Yawer absorbed pressure, rotated strike, punished loose deliveries, and ensured that J&K never allowed the scoring rate to dip. His boundary placement stood out.

Beyond stats, this knock was a selection statement, a reminder that he brings solidity, aggression, and cricketing intelligence to the XI. For a team seeking consistency, Yawer has positioned himself as an indispensable asset.

With this performance, Yawer Hassan has not only pushed his case but has also almost cemented his place for the remainder of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy fixtures. If backed properly, he has the potential to become J&K’s most reliable top-order performer this season.