Imad Wasim Broadcasts Retirement From Worldwide Cricket

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket for the second time on Friday. The 35-year-old has expressed his want to proceed taking part in home and franchise cricket all over the world. Imad, earlier had introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket in 2023 too however his stellar efficiency within the Pakistan Tremendous League, the place he was named participant of the match in all three playoff video games for eventual champions Islamabad United, prompted a return to worldwide cricket within the T20 format.

He went on to play for Pakistan within the T20 World Cup 2024 within the West Indies and the USA. Nonetheless, Pakistan made an early exit from the event after shedding to the USA and India within the group stage. His final worldwide match got here towards Eire within the T20 World Cup in June this 12 months. He was unable to get his place again within the staff.

Imad performed 75 T20Is and 55 ODIs for Pakistan and amassed 1,540 runs and scalped 117 wickets within the white-ball format. He did not play Take a look at cricket for Pakistan.

“To all followers & supporters: After a lot thought and reflection, I’ve determined to retire from worldwide cricket. Representing Pakistan on the world stage has been the best honor of my life, and each second sporting the inexperienced jersey has been unforgettable,” he wrote on X, previously Twitter.

To all followers & supporters:

After a lot thought and reflection, I’ve determined to retire from worldwide cricket. Representing Pakistan on the world stage has been the best honor of my life, and each second sporting the inexperienced jersey has been unforgettable.

Your unwavering…

— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) December 13, 2024

“Your unwavering help, love, and keenness have all the time been my largest power. From the highs to the lows, your encouragement has pushed me to present my finest for our beloved nation. Whereas this chapter involves an finish, I sit up for persevering with my journey in cricket by means of home and franchise cricket, and I hope to maintain entertaining you all in new methods. Thanks for the whole lot. Pakistan,” he added.