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In this exclusive interview, former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim opens up on Pakistan's disastrous T20 World Cup campaign, the tactical blunders that cost the team, and the leadership vacuum within the dressing room. The 2017 Champions Trophy winner delivers blunt assessments of Babar Azam's big-game impact, Salman Ali Agha's captaincy struggles, and the senior players who failed to step up — and much more.
Key revelations include:
• World Cup autopsy: "We weren't good enough for the World Cup. Simple." - While reflecting on Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup, Imad Wasim was brutally honest. He emphasized that the disappointment wasn’t about blaming individuals but understanding the gaps that need to be fixed.
• Fakhar Zaman confusion: "He played at number five. It couldn't make any sense to me." - He added that while Fakhar is a fantastic player, the issue was the team’s poor planning, not his ability.
• Captaincy assessment: "It is too much for him." - Imad says Salman is outstanding as a player, but the captaincy burden is huge, especially in high-stakes games.
• Senior players' silence: "I haven't seen a single person go to Salman and advise him." - The former Pakistan player believes senior players must guide the captain, whether it’s about bowling changes, field placements, or strategy. Everyone must contribute because leadership isn’t one person’s responsibility – it’s mutual. Without that support, it’s unfair to expect the captain to handle everything alone.
• Babar Azam's impact: "How many times has Babar Azam won us a big game?" - Imad also questioned Babar's dipping form. He said the problem wasn’t picking him – it was about how he performed in pressure situations. Big games need big players to deliver consistently.
• Stability plea: "Make a captain for two, three years and stick to it." - He believes that players need stability – if you keep changing coaches and captains, they’ll always play cautiously. Clear roles, accountability, and fair chances are key for performance.
• PSL motivation: "It was a reminder to myself." - Reflecting on his viral social media post after going unsold in the PSL auction, Imad clarified his intent.
Watch full interview with Saj here:
Key revelations include:
• World Cup autopsy: "We weren't good enough for the World Cup. Simple." - While reflecting on Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup, Imad Wasim was brutally honest. He emphasized that the disappointment wasn’t about blaming individuals but understanding the gaps that need to be fixed.
• Fakhar Zaman confusion: "He played at number five. It couldn't make any sense to me." - He added that while Fakhar is a fantastic player, the issue was the team’s poor planning, not his ability.
• Captaincy assessment: "It is too much for him." - Imad says Salman is outstanding as a player, but the captaincy burden is huge, especially in high-stakes games.
• Senior players' silence: "I haven't seen a single person go to Salman and advise him." - The former Pakistan player believes senior players must guide the captain, whether it’s about bowling changes, field placements, or strategy. Everyone must contribute because leadership isn’t one person’s responsibility – it’s mutual. Without that support, it’s unfair to expect the captain to handle everything alone.
• Babar Azam's impact: "How many times has Babar Azam won us a big game?" - Imad also questioned Babar's dipping form. He said the problem wasn’t picking him – it was about how he performed in pressure situations. Big games need big players to deliver consistently.
• Stability plea: "Make a captain for two, three years and stick to it." - He believes that players need stability – if you keep changing coaches and captains, they’ll always play cautiously. Clear roles, accountability, and fair chances are key for performance.
• PSL motivation: "It was a reminder to myself." - Reflecting on his viral social media post after going unsold in the PSL auction, Imad clarified his intent.
Watch full interview with Saj here:
