Pakistan All-rounder Imad Wasim Comes Out of Retirement to Announce Availability Ahead of ICC T20 World Cup

After a meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials, all-rounder Imad Wasim on Saturday came out of retirement to make himself available for selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Wasim had announced his retirement from international cricket in November last year.

“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 the T20I format leading up to ICC T20I World Cup 2024,” said Wasim in his X account.

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…

— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) March 23, 2024

The 35-year-old also thanked the PCB for reposing trust in him and promised to give his very best to bring laurels to the country.

“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!”.

Speculations had been rife since the end of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as chief selector Wahab Riaz and national T20I captain Shaheen Shah Afridi asked Wasim to come out of his retirement.

The pressure to return was increased on the all-rounder after he played stellar roles in the playoffs and final of the PSL to help Islamabad United win the title.(PTI)