The all-rounder has made himself availble for Pakistan’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup in June after a profitable stint with Islamabad United within the PSL.
Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has introduced he would come out of retirement to play on this yr’s Twenty20 World Cup, 4 months after ending his worldwide profession.
The 35-year-old left-handed batsman and off-spinner anchored Islamabad United’s title triumph within the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the place he took 5 wickets and made an undefeated 19. He took 12 wickets and scored 126 runs throughout Islamabad’s 12 matches within the league.
“I’m completely happy to announce that after assembly PCB [Pakistan Cricket Board] officers, I’ve reconsidered my retirement and am delighted to declare my availability for Pakistan main as much as the T20 World Cup,” Wasim wrote in a submit on social media on Saturday.
I’m completely happy to announce that pursuant to assembly PCB officers, I’ve reconsidered my retirement and am delighted to declare my availability for Pakistan cricket in T20i format main as much as ICC T20i World Cup 2024.
I wish to thank the PCB for reposing belief in me and I…
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) March 23, 2024
Wasim has performed 55 one-day internationals and 66 Twenty20s for Pakistan however his health and angle had been usually known as into query by selectors.
He was a part of Pakistan’s Twenty20 set-up within the collection in opposition to New Zealand in April final yr however his minimize from the squad for the 50-over World Cup in October and November prompted him to name time on his worldwide profession.
Pakistan are on account of play a five-match residence T20 collection in opposition to New Zealand subsequent month earlier than touring Eire and England for six extra matches forward of the World Cup.
The 20-team T20 World Cup takes place in the USA and West Indies from June 1.
Pakistan will play their opening match against archrivals India on June 9 in New York, whereas their different group matches are slated in opposition to Canada (June 11) and Eire on June 16.