Imad Wasim’s retirement announcement

All-rounder of Pakistan Cricket Team Imad Wasim announced his retirement following the matters were settled between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Imad Wasim said in his statement on social media website X following withdrawing his retirement that I am thankful to the Pakistan Cricket Board for trusting in my ability and I am available to represent Pakistan in T20 till World Cup 2024.

He said that I thought regarding my decision to retire and I will try hard to do better for Pakistan, for me Pakistan comes first.

According to sources, national team captain Shaheen Shah Afridi called Imad Wasim following the PSL and advised him to take back his retirement.

Shaheen told Imad that Pakistan needs you, we want you to play for Pakistan.

Apart from this, national team chief selector Wahab Riaz also contacted all-rounder Imad Wasim and advised him to withdraw his retirement decision.

Sources said that Imad Wasim sought time for advice regarding withdrawal of retirement.

Apart from this, Imad informed the chief selector and the captain regarding his conditions and asked for a guarantee.

It should be noted that Imad Wasim, who represented Pakistan in 66 ODI and 55 T20 international matches, announced his retirement from international cricket in November last year.

However, following his excellent performance in the Caribbean Premier League and his excellent performance in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League, various circles have started calling for him to withdraw his retirement.

In the Caribbean Premier League held in September last year, Imad Wasim was the third most successful batsman with 313 runs while he also took 14 wickets.

In the recently concluded Pakistan Super League, the all-rounder played an important role in leading his team Islamabad United to the final by winning three matches in a row and then taking 5 wickets in the final as well as the second end on an important occasion. But stood firm, thanks to which United won the title of champion for the third time.

Imad’s statistics of 126 runs and 12 wickets in this year’s league may not do justice to his winning character, but the viewers and fans watching the matches of this tournament live will not be able to deny that this is Pakistan Super so far. The all-rounder’s best performance in any edition of the league.

Islamabad United captain and national cricketer Shadab Khan had also said recently that Imad Wasim is one of the best all-rounders in the world and he should be included in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad.

The World Cup is scheduled to be held in America and West Indies this year and given the favorable wickets for spinners there, Imad Wasim’s role will be crucial.