Tag: Imad Wasim

  • Real story behind Imad Wasim’s retirement reversal

    Real story behind Imad Wasim’s retirement reversal

    The real story behind all-rounder Imad Wasim’s retirement reversal has came out. On Saturday he announced his decision to withdraw retirement, making himself available for the Pakistan T20 team till the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup 2024.

    Imad Wasim will return to the national squad with the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Imad had held talks with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Salman Naseer and Chief Selector Wahab Riaz yesterday where he had laid down his conditions for reconsidering the retirement.

    Imad made his return to the squad contingent on the assurance of being included in the squad till the next World Cup and the challenges faced in obtaining NOC (No Objection Certificate) to participate in franchise leagues. Wahab Riaz gave necessary assurance in this regard. Imad’s retirement from international cricket was prompted by concerns.

    He apprised Salman Naseer of the need to honor various treaty obligations apart from international commitments, thus requesting the board to facilitate his participation in leagues and for national responsibility whenever required.

    Furthermore, Imad expressed disinterest in getting a central contract and emphasized his main focus on serving Pakistan’s interests and trying to win the World Cup for the team.

    He indicated his willingness to play without a formal contract, demonstrating his commitment to the national cause. Imad’s stance on contract matters has been acknowledged by board officials as the final decision on his contract status is pending consultation with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

  • Imad Wasim takes his retirement back

    Imad Wasim takes his retirement back

    National cricketer Imad Wasim has announced on ‘X’ (Formerly Twitter) to take his retirement back Today.

    Imad Wasim wrote , “I am happy to announce that pursuant to meeting PCB officials, I have reconsidered my retirement and am delighted to declare my availability for Pakistan cricket in T20i format leading up to ICC T20i World Cup 2024.”

    “I would like to thank the PCB for reposing trust in me and I would give my very best to bring laurels to my country. Pakistan comes first!”

    Imad quit his international career in November last year.

  • Imad Wasim likely to take retirement back ahead of T20 World Cup

    Imad Wasim likely to take retirement back ahead of T20 World Cup

    Pakistan’s former all-rounder and PSL star performer Imad Wasim is likely to take retirement back for the T20 World Cup 2024, media reports have said.

    In a recent interview, he said ,”I am ready to return to the national team if called by the selectors. I made a name for myself playing for Pakistan and if my country needs me, I will be available, I don’t have a problem with it.”

    He said, “Shaheen called me after retiring but I told him that we will talk after PSL.”

    Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has commented on the absence of all-rounder Imad Wasim from the Pakistan team.

    Michael Clarke, who was part of the PSL commentary panel, said, “I don’t know who is winning. Imad is my most valuable player for the final, if he is not playing for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, it is very wrong.”

    Imad quit his international career in November last year.

  • PSL 9 draft; Imad Wasim joins Islamabad United, Hassan Ali join Karachi Kings

    PSL 9 draft; Imad Wasim joins Islamabad United, Hassan Ali join Karachi Kings

    Former Karachi Kings captain Imad Wasim will play for Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9 while fast bowler Hasan Ali has moved to Karachi Kings. Islamabad United has included Imad Wasim in place of Hasan Ali for PSL 9.

    Shadab Khan will remain the captain of Islamabad United, while Imad Wasim will play for Islamabad United as a player. On the other hand, fast bowler Hasan Ali will represent Karachi Kings in the upcoming edition of the event.

  • Imad Wasim has announced retirement from international cricket

    Imad Wasim has announced retirement from international cricket

    Pakistan cricket team’s all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced his retirement from international cricket on the social media platform ‘X’.

    Imad Wasim wrote that ‘representing Pakistan in T20 and ODI matches was a dream come true, it is the beginning of a good time for Pakistan cricket with new leadership and coaches’.

    All-rounder Imad Wasim said, “Recently I have been thinking about my international career, I have come to the conclusion that it is the right time to announce my retirement.”

    Imad Wasim said, “I thank PCB and fans for their support, I wish them all the best, now I will focus on the next step away from my international career”.

    Imad played 55 ODIs and 66 T20Is for Pakistan as a left-arm spinner and a lower-order batter. He last represented Pakistan in April in a T20I against New Zealand. In all, he took 44 wickets and scored 986 runs in ODIs. In T20Is, he took 65 wickets and scored 486 runs. His best performance with the ball, incidentally, is the same in both formats – 5 for 14.

  • Babar Azam’s place is not in T20: Imad and Amir’s opinion

    Babar Azam’s place is not in T20: Imad and Amir’s opinion

    Cricketers Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir say that Babar Azam’s place is not in T20 team.

    Fast bowler Muhammad Amir Imad Wasim and former cricketer Abdul Razzaq participated in the Geo News program ‘Harna Muni Hai’, during which Abdul Razzaq while talking about Babar Azam’s captaincy, said that if I am given the option, I will make Babar Azam the Test captain only.

    Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir said Babar Azam’s place is not in T20. Imad Wasim said that there is no doubt that there is grouping in the team, changes will have to be made in the team for the Champions Trophy.

    It should be noted that Babar Azam’s captaincy has ended after the defeat in the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. Test, ODI, and T20 captain Babar Azam will now play as a player.

  • I will not keep silent if I am dropped again without any reason: Imad Wasim

    I will not keep silent if I am dropped again without any reason: Imad Wasim

    All-rounder Imad Wasim has thrown the gauntlet to team management, warning that he will not keep quiet if he is dropped again from Pakistan Cricket team without any reason.

    The player expressed anger on being ignored since the last one and a half years, stating that no communication has been held with him by the captain or Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee.

    “They have no answer as to why they dropped me even though I was performing,” the player reportedly said while talking to a local media channel.

    Imad also threatened to take action against every person involved in politics in the Pakistan cricket team.
    “I am at that stage of my career that I have to take steps, if they drop me without any reason again,” he added.

    The all-rounder revealed that he didn’t suffer any financial loss from being away from the national team.

    “I never suffered any financial loss while I was away from the team. In fact, I earned ten times more than what I would have earned while playing for Pakistan,” he said.

    “I am confident in my abilities. If I was the bowler who is said to be dependent on the conditions, then the T20 leagues of Australia and South Africa would have not signed me,” he concluded.

  • A friend in need’s a friend indeed: Babar Azam saves Shadab Khan as vice-captain

    A friend in need’s a friend indeed: Babar Azam saves Shadab Khan as vice-captain

    From the last couple of weeks speculation was rife in media reports that officials of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are not happy with the vice-captain of the national cricket team, Shadab Khan. Sources had told news media that PCB are looking for a new vice-captain while considering resting Shadab Khan for the New Zealand series.

    However, the management has followed the advice of captain Babar Azam and retained Shadab as vice-captain.

    Reportedly Babar Azam excluded Imad Wasim from the ODI squad but kept him in the T20 Squad with PCB backing the captain’s decisions.

    According to media reports, PCB initially planned to give rest to Shadab Khan while Usama Mir was under consideration to play in the home series against New Zealand.

    Shadab Khan’s relations with management seem to be rocky.
    Shadab was appointed as the stand-in captain for the Afghanistan series but the team suffered a historic defeat in the matches.

    Matters got worse when in the post-match press conference, Shadab said that now the management and nation will know the importance of key senior players.
    Higher authorities were purportedly displeased with the statement.

    Rumors of removing Khan from vice-captaincy faced backlash from former Test stars and social media with the hashtag #DestroyerNajamSethi trending on Twitter against the chairman of the PCB Management Committee.

    Sources reveal that the captain has reportedly urged the board to avoid further experimentation ahead of the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 scheduled in India.

    Given the current schedule, players cannot be afforded rest, and therefore, the decision was made to retain Shadab Khan as vice-captain due to his performance.

    However, all is not well, as Imad Wasim has expressed disappointment over Babar Azam’s alleged condition of being made captain of the PSL franchise Karachi Kings, and the subsequent lack of trust shown towards him in that role.

    However, Imad has reclaimed the reins of Karachi Kings following Babar’s move to Peshawar Zalmi, and his impressive performance in Sharjah makes it difficult for the team management to leave him out of the playing eleven.

  • ‘Mind your own business, meri coach mat bano’: Sarfaraz Ahmed under fire for mansplaining wife Khushbakht

    ‘Mind your own business, meri coach mat bano’: Sarfaraz Ahmed under fire for mansplaining wife Khushbakht

    Pakistan’s former test cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and his wife Khushbakht recently appeared on Nida Yasir’s Sehri show on ARY Digital, the duo shared that they don’t talk about cricket after an unforgettable moment happened between them before their marriage. 

    Cricketer Sarfaraz Ahmed Makes It To Nida Yasir Show With Family [In Pictures] - Lens

    The couple shared why they avoid talking about cricket. 

    “It was my first Test tour to South Africa in 2013 and we just got hitched,” Sarfaraz recalled. 

    “As you know, South African bouncy conditions are always tricky for us, so I failed to score runs there.

    “I was already disturbed with my performance and then Khushbakht asked me to focus on my performance. It irritated me a bit and I immediately told her to mind her own business,” he disclosed. 

    “Mera coach banne ki zaroorat nahi hai, mere pas already coaches hain [Don’t try to be my coach, I already have my coaches],” Sarfaraz was quoted saying to his wife on phone.

    Intervening into the conversation, Khushbakht said; “Thereafter, we didn’t talk about cricket ever.”

    This statement of Sarfaraz has gained polarising response from netizens.

    Sarfaraz and Khushbakht tied the knot in 2015. The couple have two children named, Abdullah and Ayesha. 

    Sarfaraz also mentioned that he gets very angry when any of his equipment gets misplaced.

    Recently he appreciated actress Hania Aamir for her performance in blockbuster drama serial, Ishqiya costarring Feroze Khan.

    Sarfaraz Ahmed

    Hania Amir Official - How was the today episode of drama #Ishqiya | Facebook

    In a recent interview in which the Pakistani athletes had to comment on local celebrities, Sarfraz stated that the Anaa star impressed him with her performance in the romantic drama.

    The former captain also penned a dialogue from the hit drama Parizaad starring Ahmed Ali Akbar on his Instagram stories.

  • Karachi Kings spinner Imad Wasim fined for breaching PSL Code of Conduct

    Karachi Kings spinner Imad Wasim fined for breaching PSL Code of Conduct

    Karachi Kings’ former captain Imad Wasim has been fined five per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 one of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Code of Conduct during his team’s clash against Islamabad United at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday.

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    The incident happened in the first over of the match when Imad Wasim used inappropriate language after dismissing opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who had earlier hit him for a couple of sixes. Wasim was found to have violated Article 2.5 of the PSL Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

    While he also celebrated in a teasing style when he got the wicket of Islamabad captain Shadab Khan.

    The Article relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during a PSL Match”.

    Meanwhile, Imad admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed to be imposed by the match referee Ranjan Madugalle and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.

    The charges were levelled by on-field umpires Asif Yaqoob and Richard Illingworth, third umpire Rashid Riaz and fourth umpire Nasir Hussain.