Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket for the second time on Friday. The 35-year-old has expressed his desire to continue playing domestic and franchise cricket across the world. Imad had also previously announced his retirement from international cricket in 2023, but his stellar performance in the Pakistan Super League, where he was named player of the match in all three play-off matches for eventual champions Islamabad United, led to a return to international cricket in the United States. T20 format.
He went on to play for Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA. However, Pakistan exited the tournament early after losing to the US and India in the group stage. His last international match was against Ireland during the T20 World Cup in June this year. He failed to regain his place in the team.
Imad played 75 T20Is and 55 ODIs for Pakistan and amassed 1,540 runs and scalped 117 wickets in the white-ball format. He did not play Test cricket for Pakistan.
“To all the fans and supporters: After much thought and consideration, 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 I wore the green jersey was unforgettable ” he said. wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
To all fans and sympathizers:
After much thought and consideration, 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 I wore the green jersey was unforgettable.Your steadfast…
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) December 13, 2024
“Your unwavering support, love and passion have always been my greatest strength. From the highs to the lows, your encouragement has pushed me to do my best for our beloved country. As this chapter comes to a close, I look forward to moving forward to continue my journey in cricket through domestic and franchise cricket, and I hope to continue to entertain you all in new ways, thank you for everything.
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