Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has formally declared his retirement from worldwide cricket.
The announcement was made by a heartfelt assertion posted on his social media deal with ‘X,’ the place he mirrored on his illustrious profession and expressed gratitude for the help he acquired from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and followers alike.
“In current days I’ve been doing a whole lot of desirous about my worldwide profession and I’ve come to the conclusion that now’s the fitting time for me to announce my retirement from worldwide cricket. I want to thank the PCB for all their help through the years – it has actually been an honour to signify Pakistan. Every of my 121 appearances throughout the ODI and T201 codecs was a dream come true. It is an thrilling time for Pakistan cricket going forwards with new coaches and management incoming. I want all concerned each success and I look ahead to watching the workforce excel.”
“Thanks to the Pakistan followers for at all times supporting me with such ardour. A ultimate thanks to my household and mates who’ve been so necessary in serving to me obtain on the highest stage. I now look ahead to focussing on the following stage of my taking part in profession away from the worldwide stage.” Imad Wasim wrote.
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) November 24, 2023
Chairman PCB Administration Committee Zaka Ashraf mentioned: “Imad Wasim has been a useful asset to Pakistan cricket. His performances, particularly in white-ball cricket, have been essential to the workforce’s success. Whereas we respect his resolution to retire, we are going to miss his presence on the sector.
“On behalf of the PCB and its administration committee, I lengthen our honest because of Imad for his providers to Pakistan cricket and need him the easiest in his future endeavours.”
It’s value noting that throughout his profession, the 34-year-old participated in 55 ODI matches, accumulating 986 runs whereas additionally securing 44 wickets.
Within the T20Is, Imad boasts 66 appearances, the place he not solely contributed 486 runs but in addition claimed a formidable 65 wickets.