Rookie Hasnain could be a handful for Australian batsmen: Watson

Australia's Shane Watson believes that rookie fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain could be a handful for the Australians in the upcoming five-match one-day series in the United Arab Emirates.

Watson, who has come to Karachi after 15 years, is playing for the Quetta Gladiators franchise, which picked Hasnain as an emerging player.

"I have never seen a 18-year old bowl at such pace and I think even on the UAE pitches he will be a difficult proposition for the Australian team," Watson said.

"Hasnain's control over his length and swing is very impressive and he varies his pace very well," the Australian said.

The retired batsman, who has been a big force behind Quetta reaching the final, on Wednesday night at the National Stadium said he was impressed by the young players seen in action in the PSL.

He said the quality of bowling was very impressive and it was heartening to see so much pace talent in Pakistan.

Hasnain has been seen as a surprise selection for the series against Australia and ...