Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday for the second time in his career. The experienced Pakistani all-rounder confirmed that he will continue playing domestic and T20 franchise cricket and thanked his supporters with an emotional post on his X page.
The 35-year-old batting all-rounder made his international debut in May 2015 and went on to represent Pakistan in 55 ODIs and 75 T20I games. He initially retired from all forms of international cricket in November 2023 but reversed his decision in March 2024 upon the PCB’s request.
Imad featured in Pakistan’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies and his last international appearance came in a T20I game against Ireland in Lauderhill on June 16. In his retirement post, the veteran cricketer revealed that representing Pakistan was the greatest honour of his life.
“After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket,” Imad Wasim wrote in his X post. “Representing Pakistan on the world stage has been the greatest honour of my life, and every moment wearing the green jersey has been unforgettable.
