Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim on Friday formally introduced his retirement from all types of worldwide cricket. Announcing his retirement publish on ‘X’ (beforehand Twitter), Imad penned down an emotional publish and expressed gratitude for the help he acquired from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and followers alike.
“In recent days I have been doing a lot of thinking about my international career and I have come to the conclusion that now is the right time for me to announce my retirement from international cricket. I would like to thank the PCB for all their support over the years – it has truly been an honour to represent Pakistan,” wrote Imad on X. (CSK Reunion In Ranchi: What Happened At MS Dhoni’s Dinner Party For Suresh Raina; Pics)
Each of my 121 appearances throughout the ODI and T201 codecs was a dream come true. It’s an thrilling time for Pakistan cricket going forwards with new coaches and management incoming. I want all concerned each success and I stay up for watching the crew excel.”
“Thank you to the Pakistan fans for always supporting me with such passion. A final thank you to my family and friends who have been so important in helping me achieve at the highest level. I now look forward to focussing on the next stage of my playing career away from the international stage,” he added. (Watch: Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Ahmed Enjoy Qawawali Night At Imam-Ul-Haq’s Wedding Ceremony)
Imad represented Pakistan in 55 ODI matches, accumulating 986 runs whereas additionally securing 44 wickets.In the T20Is, Imad boasts 66 appearances, the place he not solely contributed 486 runs but additionally claimed a powerful 65 wickets.
Imad, now 34, was a part of Pakistan’s Under-19 World Cup-winning facet in 2006 and went on to guide Pakistan within the subsequent version, in 2008. Imad made his debut for Pakistan in a T20I in opposition to Zimbabwe in Lahore. This was when worldwide cricket returned to Pakistan six years after the assault on the Sri Lankan crew in Lahore.
He represented Pakistan within the T20 World Cup that adopted, in 2016. In 2019, he captained Pakistan in ODIs for the primary time, as a stand-in in opposition to Australia in Dubai.
Imad is at present with Karachi Kings within the PSL, and lately performed within the CPL and LPL as properly.
