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Said goodbye to international cricket in November 2023
Seeing the explosive performance in PSL, PCB lured
New Delhi. Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced his return to international cricket after ending his retirement. Imad had said goodbye to international cricket 4 months ago. 35-year-old Imad had recently performed brilliantly in the Pakistan Super League. He played an important role in making his team champion by taking 5 wickets in the PSL final. Imad had said goodbye to international cricket in November 2023, saying that now he wants to focus his entire attention on foreign leagues. Right-handed batsman Imad said that he is available for selection in the Pakistan team for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Imad Wasim wrote on the social media platform I am happy to announce my availability for Pakistan Cricket till the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the T20 format. I want to thank PCB for showing confidence in me. I will give my best to make my country proud. For me Pakistan comes first.
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Imad has taken 109 wickets in international cricket
Imad Wasim made his international debut for Pakistan in 2015 against Zimbabwe. He has played 55 ODI and 66 T20 International matches for Pakistan so far. He has taken 109 wickets and 1472 runs in international cricket. Imad was a part of Islamabad United team in PSL which won the title by reaching the finals this season after 2018. He gave match-winning performances in 3 matches in the current season of PSL. Imad blasted with both bat and ball. Seeing his performance, PCB had asked Imad to reconsider his retirement for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Shadab Khan had also advocated a U-turn from retirement.
Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan had clearly asked Imad Wasim to return after winning the title. Shadab had said that when Imad decided to retire, he called the all-rounder and asked him to consider his decision. Shadab said that players like Imad are needed in the Pakistani team. During the final match of PSL, Imad was seen smoking in the dressing room. The video of him smoking went viral.
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Tags: Imad Wasim, Pakistan cricket, Pcb
FIRST PUBLISHED: March 23, 2024, 19:38 IST