Vitality T 20 Blast 2019 News

Middlesex all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez will not be able to bowl anymore in ECB competitions after his bowling action was found to be illegal. Hafeez's action was reported during a game between Somerset and Middlesex on August 30, after which it was found out that the report about his action was true.

Afghanistan's 19-year-old leg-spinner Qais Ahmad has been signed by county side Gloucestershire for the 2020 season and will be available for selection in the T20 Blast matches and final few games of the County Championship. Ahmad has been impressive in his stints in leagues like CPL, BBL and BPL.

Worcestershire skipper Moeen Ali feels that all-rounder Ravi Bopara's measured knock in the final helped Essex win their maiden T20 blast title. Bopara scored a nifty 22-ball 36 with his side under trouble to rescue them, before a final-over blitz from Simon Harmer sealed Essex the title.

Tymal Mills and Tom Curran have suffered season-ending injuries as Surrey and Sussex have suffered a big setback in their respective T20 Blast campaigns. Curran will prepare himself for England's tour of New Zealand and South Africa later this year after recovering from the injury.