[VIDEO] "I think the World Cup final will be a repeat of the 2017 Champions Trophy": Imad Wasim

[MenInG]

Imad Wasim chats to Saj about missing out on selection for the Afghanistan series and Asia Cup, his hopes of an ODI recall, Pakistan's chances at the Asia Cup and World Cup, looks forward to the CPL, his experience of MLC, Mohammad Amir's continued retirement from international cricket and more.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

As per the conditions of sri lankan wickets Imad wasim can become a lethal asset there with bat and ball... He must have been picked for the Asia Cup.

 

[Firebat]

He had good responses to the questions about league vs international, always interesting to hear an honest player's perspective.

 

[daytrader]

"I can't name them. I can name them when I'll be sitting on a tv channel and can see who's in form or not" - seems like he sees himself missing out on the WC. Hopefully that's not the case, we need his lower order batting.

 

[pakfan54588]

Honestly imad wasim fitness is questionable i don't think he can survive 50 overs in the field. Also he hasn't played list A cricket much which indicates he is not that much keen for 50 over cricket

 

[WicketLord]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1692071993703600383

 

[pakistani pride]

Not so sure he can really hit from ball 1. He is lazy and had he worked harder he could have become a number 4 / 5 in LOI cricket. Not the right bat for no 7 or 8.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

For Imad Wasim It's important to note that professional cricketers typically work closely with fitness trainers, physiotherapists, and other medical professionals to address these issues and maintain their physical health and performance but it seems like Imad is not so concerned about his fitness.

 

[Saj]

He makes an interesting point about the Board, the coaching staff and players working together regarding planning.

Too often there is no proper planning regarding selection and then the panic button is pressed in Pakistan cricket.

 

[gazza619]

Imad would have scored a solid 35 odd today and helped Pakistan to 250 against Afghanistan.

 

[CerebralPatriot]

Imad should be brought in for Nawaz…

 

[Ahmed216]

Not so sure he can really hit from ball 1. He is lazy and had he worked harder he could have become a number 4 / 5 in LOI cricket. Not the right bat for no 7 or 8.

Agree he's so lazy that he also never tried to spin the ball. He has great control but only wanted to be known as new ball bowler

 

[Saj]

Agree he's so lazy that he also never tried to spin the ball. He has great control but only wanted to be known as new ball bowler

I don't think any spinner in the history of cricket has ever wanted to be known as a new ball bowler.

 

[Ahmed216]

I don't think any spinner in the history of cricket has ever wanted to be known as a new ball bowler.

I meant he was content with being known as new ball bowler

 

[Saj]

I meant he was content with being known as new ball bowler

I don't think he is.

I'm pretty sure he prefers to bowl later in the innings when more fielders are allowed out of the circle.

 

[Asad T]

According to google Bard:

Bowling phase	Bowling average	Economy rate
With the new ball	29.33	4.95
After the 10th over	37.50	5.35

Imad was certainly more potent with the new ball.

I guess The question is, would you rather have Shaheen / Naseem maximize swing and seam with the new ball or give it to someone like Imad who extracts a bit more drift and bounce with it? Based on these stats, we are probably better off giving the new ball to the pacers.

Nawaz averages 31 with the ball in ODI's with an econ of 4.94. So from ONLY a bolwing perspective, Nawaz is probably the better bowing choice if Imad doesn't take the new ball.

 

[Firebat]

According to google Bard:

Bowling phase	Bowling average	Economy rate
With the new ball	29.33	4.95
After the 10th over	37.50	5.35

Imad was certainly more potent with the new ball.

I guess The question is, would you rather have Shaheen / Naseem maximize swing and seam with the new ball or give it to someone like Imad who extracts a bit more drift and bounce with it? Based on these stats, we are probably better off giving the new ball to the pacers.

Nawaz averages 31 with the ball in ODI's with an econ of 4.94. So from ONLY a bolwing perspective, Nawaz is probably the better bowing choice if Imad doesn't take the new ball.

As former CS Mohammad Wasim said, Imad is a one-trick pony with the ball. And since we now have pacers that are very potent with the new-ball, that one trick is no longer needed. I'd rather a spinner that will rip it more and help the side to continue taking wickets in the middle overs.

 

[mominsaigol]

Imad maybe a one trick pony, but players like Glenn mcgrath have proven the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" philosophy.

Imad has excellent line and length and is difficult to hit. Bowling him from over 30 onwards where players will be trying to attack him, rather then just nudge him away for singles and wait for a bad to hit to the boundary will cause us to win matches due to his line and length.

You don't nessarily need swing and excellent spin to be a great bowler. Yes it certainly helps but excellent line and length more often then not helps you win games. Wasim akram wouldn't have been a cricket legend if all he knew how to do was swing but had zero line and length, he was good because he bowled perfect line and length, that coupled with lethal swing made him unplayable.

Imad is an important death overs bowler and an important batsmen, if you don't wanna play imad and move on from him, fine. But then don't give people like chacha or faheem, an imad discount a free ride in the team.

 

[shamaan]

Imad Wasim should be part of the world cup squad

 

[BouncerGuy]

Imad Wasim chats to Saj about missing out on selection for the Afghanistan series and Asia Cup, his hopes of an ODI recall, Pakistan's chances at the Asia Cup and World Cup, looks forward to the CPL, his experience of MLC, Mohammad Amir's continued retirement from international cricket and more.

Imad wasim's current form in league cricket makes him a contender for a world cup squad but baber azam considers nawaz his match winner and he did proved him right in recent past as well as against Afghanistan. So imad wasim's inclusion in world cup squad is a bit shady in this scenerio.

 

[BouncerGuy]

As per the conditions of sri lankan wickets Imad wasim can become a lethal asset there with bat and ball... He must have been picked for the Asia Cup.

Yes. You gotta include imad wasim in your squad in such conditions. I agree

 

[Cricket Warrior]

still trying to make sense why they picked faheem ashraf over imad wasim, look at his recent performances in CPL he should have been included in the squad.

 

[shamaan]

Fahim should be dropped for Imad Wasim.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Fahim should be dropped for Imad Wasim.

i think immad can be replaced with Usama Mir.

 

[BouncerGuy]

i think immad can be replaced by Usama Mir.

Yes imad can be a good option looking at the indian's spin friendly wickets.

 

[Firebat]

Imad should have certainly been in the squad for a subcontinental tournament, but I wouldn't put him in the side over Nawaz or Shadab.

He can only bowl in the powerplay, and we have 3 fantastic pacers who own the powerplay.

 

[LegendAli]

Poor stuff from Imad, domestic player in Brooks is making him look like a fool.

 

[MenInG]

Imad Wasim's wicket last night

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1697425326014369810

 

[sweep_shot]

Don't think so.

I think Aussies or England may win it. Flat pitches should suit England.

 

[daytrader]

Imad Wasim is showing some fine form at the CPL right now. He's picking up wickets, hitting crucial runs and is leading the Total Impact stats. Always has been a motivated player with a never say die attitude. He seems like the obvious #6 for the WC

 

[daytrader]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1700684337744605605

 

[daytrader]

Came in at #4 for the Jamaica Tallawahs vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, managing only to play a pedestrian innings scoring 18 off 26 balls

 

[SpiritOf1903]

That's the World Cup dream in the gutter

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Imad Wasim's wicket last night

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1697425326014369810

this lad certainly knows how to ball and where to pitch the ball.

With no spin he is the most impactful bowler which i have seen, must be in a worldcup squad.

 

[shamaan]

He should replace Shadab in the squad.

 

[FearlessRoar]

There are many competitive teams participating in this world cup. Many players has plenty of experience on indian pitches and conditions because of their stints in IPL. It will not be an easy task for Pakistan to defeat inform teams such as England, Australia and India.
After taking humiliating defeat by hands on India in Asia cup. Pakistani players are mentally under pressure now. Especially Playing against India in Ahmedabad cricket stadium infront of millions of Indians chanting for India

 

[Cricket Warrior]

He should replace Shadab in the squad.

No i think he must get replaced with Muhammad Nawaz as we cant keep him into the side knowing that he cant spin the ball, he cant bat either, no impact created in cricket for Pakistan in last 2 years so dropping Nawaz for Immad is quite justified.

Shadab is a gun fielder and good with the bat too all he need is just little confidence, i am sure he will do better on Indian spinning tracks as compare to Srilanka.

 

[shamaan]

No i think he must get replaced with Muhammad Nawaz as we cant keep him into the side knowing that he cant spin the ball, he cant bat either, no impact created in cricket for Pakistan in last 2 years so dropping Nawaz for Immad is quite justified.

Shadab is a gun fielder and good with the bat too all he need is just little confidence, i am sure he will do better on Indian spinning tracks as compare to Srilanka.

Shadab is a brilliant fielder but his batting strike rate of 83 isn't good enough as a lower order hitter.Shadab hasn't played a Innings like Nawaz did against India pluss nawaz can open the bowling and so can imad and due to Naseem being injured that's another option.

 

[pratiktc]

Whatever the question is, Imad Wasim is not the answer

 

[Syed1]

Whatever the question is, Imad Wasim is not the answer

What if the question is, "who not to have in the side?"

 

[Saj]

Ultimately his lack of matches in the 50 over format cost him a place in the World Cup squad.

If he had been playing this format and performing he would have been selected.

 

[hassan918]

Every PCT fan would like this to happen but at the moment it looks very unlikely. This would surely be a dream final for everyone in Pakistan but the chances of this happening are almost none.