Imad Wasim

T20 World Cup 2024: Malik accuses Imad Wasim of deliberately wasting balls

Former skipper Salim Malik has accused Imad Wasim of deliberately wasting balls in Pakistan's six-run loss to arch-rivals India in the T20 World Cup in New York. Chasing an underwhelming 120-run target, Pakistani batters consumed 59 dot balls to be restricted to 113 for 7 in New York on Sunday. Wasim took 23 balls to score his 15 runs in the losing cause. "You look at his (Wasim) innings and it appears as if he was wasting balls not scoring runs and making things difficult in the run-chase," Malik said on 24 News channel. Another former captain Shahid Afridi feels all is not well in the Pakistan dressing room and some players have issues with skipper Babar Azam. "A captain brings everyone together, either he spoils the team environment or he builds the team. Let this World Cup finish, and I will speak openly," said Afridi. "I have such a relationship with Shaheen (Afridi) that if I talk about him, people will say I am favouring my son-in-law," he added. Afridi's daughter is marr

Imad Wasim's omission from Pakistan team questioned by former players

Imad Wasim's omission has been questioned by former players after the all-rounder was left out of Pakistan team for the first T20I against New Zealand, having come out of retirement to play international cricket again. Wasim and left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir came out of retirement ahead of the T20 World Cup in June this year after much convincing, but the spin bowling all-rounder did not find a place in the eleven on Thursday. Only two balls were bowled as incessant rains washed out the first T20I here, with Pakistan handing debuts to UAE-based off-spinner Usman Khan, middle-order batter and seamer Irfan Khan and mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed. Former Test player Iqbal Qasim said, (It) makes no sense to me, honestly, Imad should have played in place of Shadab Khan." Mohsin Khan, former player, head coach and chief selector said players such as Imad and Amir must play all games to overcome rustiness'. So much hue and cry over bringing back Imad and Amir and they must get maximum match

Retired Imad Wasim makes himself available for Pakistan selection

Four months after retiring from international cricket, Pakistan spin all-rounder Imad Wasim has made himself available for national selection after playing a key role in Islamabad United's title triumph in the PSL. The 35-year old had retired in November 2023, saying it was time for him to focus on playing in foreign leagues. Imad was adjudged the Man-of-the-match for his franchise, Islamabad United in the Eliminator 2 and final of the Pakistan Super League 9 on Saturday and Monday. He had taken a fifer (5/23) in the PSL final as Islamabad grabbed the title for the first time since 2018. Imad told media that he wanted to serve Pakistan again. "I made a name for myself while playing for Pakistan and if my country needs me, I will be available. If not, I have no issues with that," Imad said. "Shaheen called me after I retired but I told him that we will talk after PSL," he added. The Pakistani selectors are due to announce a pool of players for a training camp at an Army base in K

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim retires from international cricket

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing curtains to his eight-year international career. Wasim took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce his decision, having played 121 international matches across ODIs and T20Is for Pakistan. Imad's final outing for his country was in April this year in a T20I against New Zealand at Rawalpindi. The Welsh-born Wasim made his international debut with the Men in Green in May 2015 in a T20I against Zimbabwe at Lahore. "In recent days, I have been doing a lot of thinking about my international career, and I have come to the conclusion that now is the right time for me to announce my retirement from international cricket," the 34-year-old Wasim wrote in his retirement note. "I would like to thank the PCB for all their support over the years - it has truly been an honour to represent Pakistan. Each of my 121 appearances across the ODI and T20I formats was a dream come true." Wasim, a left-ha

T20 WC SF2 PAK vs AUS highlights: Wade's cameo takes Australia into final

David Warner made 49, while Matthew Wade smashed a 17-ball unbeaten 41 and Marcus Stoinis was not out on 40 off 31 deliveries as Australia overhauled the target with an over to spare

Pak vs Eng highlights, 3rd T20: Pakistan wins by 5 runs, level series 1-1

Hafeez along with debutant Haider Ali (54) stitched a 100-run stand for third wicket as Pakistan post 190-4

Eng vs Pak highlights, 2nd T20: Malan, Morgan star as England win by 5 wkts

Malan and Morgan then got together at the crease and collected 112 runs for the third wicket to take their side near the finishing line

England vs Pakistan 2nd T20 playing 11, squad, Manchester weather forecast

According to weather forecast, there is no chance of rainfall at the Old Trafford, Manchester during the second T20 International match

England vs Pakistan highlights: 1st T20 abandoned due to wet outfield

Tom Banton's explosive 71 off 42 balls proved to be in vain for England as the first Twenty20 international against Pakistan was abandoned as a no result because of rain in Manchester

England vs Pakistan 1st T20 playing 11, squad, Manchester weather forecast

There are chances of a light shower in Manchester during the match. However, after 8 pm local and 12:30 am IST, there is no forecast of rainfall and we may get a clear winner in reduced over match.

PCB announces central contract for 2020-21 season, Mohammad Amir misses out

Naseem Shah and Iftikhar Ahmad are the two new faces in the 18-player men's central contract list for the 2020-21 season