Pakistan’s all-rounder Imad Wasim made headlines on Saturday by reversing his international retirement decision, confirming his availability for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The tournament is set to kick off on June 2 in the USA and the West Indies.
The announcement came after his standout performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9, reigniting calls from cricket enthusiasts and fans for his return to the national side. Imad, who retired in November 2023, brings a wealth of experience and skill to the squad, enhancing Pakistan’s prospects in the upcoming tournament.
Brace yourself for some Imad-ness!
As per sources, Imad Wasim had a meeting with chief selector Wahab Riaz and T20I captain Shaheen Shah Afridi to resolve his differences with the PCB. During the meeting, Wahab Riaz also congratulated Imad on his exceptional performance in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9.
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During the season, Imad Wasim picked up 12 wickets in 12 matches with a stunning economy rate of 6.60. The all-rounder also scored 126 runs in 9 innings with an average of 21.00 and a steady strike rate of 128.57. He played a match-winning innings against Peshawar Zalmi, scoring an unbeaten 59 and also won the game against Multan Sultans with a quickfire 30 runs off 13 balls while chasing 229.
Imad Wasim will now participate in the camp that will be set up in Kakul before the home series against New Zealand. Pakistan will play 5 T20I matches in preparation for the World Cup.
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Cricket fans across the country are excited to see Imad Wasim back in action and are eagerly counting down the days until he finally dons the proud green jersey once again. The news of his return to the national squad has created a buzz on social media with fans expressing their joy and support for the talented all-rounder.
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