Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim grabbed the headlines recently, first after taking a five-wicket haul in the PSL 2024 final, and then for being caught on air while smoking inside the dressing room.
Wasim, after helping his franchise Islamabad United to the PSL 2024 title, is open to the possibility of returning to international cricket.
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The all-rounder is 35 years old and has set his sights on representing Pakistan at the upcoming T20 World Cup, which takes place in June in the USA and the Caribbean.
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When did Imad Wasim first announce international retirement?
Wasim announced his retirement from cricket in November 2023, having last played for Pakistan in a T20I against New Zealand in April earlier that year. He made his debut for Pakistan in 2015, nine years after he first represented Pakistan's U19 team.
"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," Wasim wrote on X.
Is Imad Wasim coming out of retirement?
On March 23, Wasim confirmed that he has decided to revise his decision and has made himself available for selection for the upcoming 2024 T20I World Cup.
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!
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.
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) March 23, 2024
I would like to thank the PCB for reposing trust in me and I…
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