Imad Wasim retires after being dropped from T20I team: Having taken a U-turn on his international retirement earlier this year, left-arm spinning all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced his retirement once again.
This is the second retirement from international cricket for the 35-year-old Pakistani cricketer in a space of 13 months.
As Imad Wasim retires after being dropped from T20I, Last year in November, Wasim had bid adieu to international cricket after being away from the national side for a long time. However, his thunderous form in the Pakistan Super League 2024 prompted a comeback to the national fold with the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on the horizon.
Imad Wasim retires after being dropped from T20I team, During the PSL 2024, Imad Wasim played a crucial role in Islamabad United’s run to the trophy; he was the Man of the Match in all three playoff matches for the United.
With the pitches in the West Indies, where the T20 World Cup was being co-hosted, supporting spin bowling and Imad being in terrific hitting form as well, he spoke with the PCB and reversed his retirement and was picked in the side for the showpiece ICC event.
However, Pakistan couldn’t go past the USA leg: they lost to India and the USA and failed to qualify for the Super 8 round, which was hosted in the West Indies. Wasim failed to make an impression in the chances he got. The left-hander scored only 19 runs and claimed three wickets in three games.
Check Out: Imad Wasim retires after being dropped from T20I team
Imad Wasim retires after being dropped from T20I team
He was then dropped from the T20I team, and now he has confirmed his retirement from international cricket, though he will continue to feature in domestic cricket and franchise leagues around the world.
On Twitter, Imad Wasim wrote, “To all fans & supporters: After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket. Representing Pakistan on the world stage has been the greatest honor of my life, and every moment wearing the green jersey has been unforgettable.
Your unwavering support, love, and passion have always been my biggest strength. From the highs to the lows, your encouragement has pushed me to give my best for our beloved country. While this chapter comes to an end, I look forward to continuing my journey in cricket through domestic and franchise cricket, and I hope to keep entertaining you all in new ways. Thank you for everything. Pakistan”
Imad Wasim played 55 ODIs and 75 T20Is for Pakistan between 2015 and 2024. He picked up 44 ODI wickets and 73 T20I wickets with one five-wicket haul in each format. With the bat, he did well in ODIs, scoring 986 runs at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 110 with five half-centuries. In T20Is, he had an average of only 15 and a strike rate of 130.
Check Out: Imad Wasim retires after being dropped from T20I team
Get the Latest Cricket Updates at IceCric.News. Also, Follow Our Social Media for Live Updates – Facebook & Instagram.
