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[VIDEOS] Imad Wasim announces his retirement from international cricket

Time for people to stop supporting the shameless selfish Imad. There was a reason why the PCB wanted to move on from him. Toxic individual.
There was a reason but they still called him to play?

So what is it?
 
There is nothing wrong with going to the leagues route when one is near 35.
The only problem I have with this is crying on tv how much one wants to play international cricket but off the cameras they're all just nah that's just what i say on tv to make myself look like a good person.
 
He didn't want to play for Pakistan anymore as simple as that, people should move on and stop blaming others.
 
Let's make a list and share it with Hafeez. All of them need to be called, Wasim, Waqar, Rafatullah, Rahat Ali and so on
Well that’s nonsense isn’t it. Clearly you don’t have the best interests of Pakistan cricket at heart. You are hurt for Babar Azam
 
Let's make a list and share it with Hafeez. All of them need to be called, Wasim, Waqar, Rafatullah, Rahat Ali and so on
Sharjeel is done and dusted . Pakistan have Fakhar and ayub along with Harris for T20s . Sharjeel had his time failed , got corrupt . And hasn’t done anything extraordinary in domestic too . Don’t know what’s this romance with sharjeel .
 
good press conference by hafeez.

he said, he contacted both Amir and Imad, and Imad is not centrally contracted player as he hasnt signed it.

Amir said he moved on with life and is not interested in playing for Pakistan

Imad said, give him two days to reponed, after two days he told Hafeez that he is not be available for NZ tour. And after 2 days he announced his retirement.

Hafeez told Imad clearly that he is in there plans. So its not about whether Imad getting selected for NZ tour was a probability, he just did not want to play the NZ tour.

Anyways, i love how this time around the communication was open, and the players the sit on tv and whine about communication gap, themselves ran away. Because this time around when they were told about things before hand and what is the requirement from them, they faltered. Atleast, now Imad wont have the excuse that PCB was ignoring him.

Good from Hafeez, told things as it is.

And Hafeez also praised Imad that he served Pakistan with dignity and did not indulge in any act that compromised the games integrity.
Hafeez's one-sided account is presented, but I find it unreasonable and don't fully endorse it. His implication that Imad was disinterested raises questions as Imad was toiling in domestic until last year. The opposing perspective will likely surface soon.


Moreover, Hafeez is saying he urged Amir and Imad to play domestic cricket for consideration "on merit." But they don’t trust PCB and rightly so. However, it seems some will continue to be selected without any performance whatsoever because they are in good books.
 
Imad is wrong here . The fact that he didn’t make himself available for Nz series is ridiculous. So much to come on tv and say Pakistan comes first and here doing the opposite. He could easily have played all the leagues after T20 WC . Good that hafeez has clearly exposed him .
He had to choose between WC glory and money.
He was in the plans because he's played a lot in Caribbean
 
Hafeez's one-sided account is presented, but I find it unreasonable and don't fully endorse it. His implication that Imad was disinterested raises questions as Imad was toiling in domestic until last year. The opposing perspective will likely surface soon.


Moreover, Hafeez is saying he urged Amir and Imad to play domestic cricket for consideration "on merit." But they don’t trust PCB and rightly so. However, it seems some will continue to be selected without any performance whatsoever because they are in good books.
Imad is well within his rights to put his side of the story and correct Hafeez, no one is stopping him. He always going to be selected due to below par performances of Nawaz, and also he was part of last two T20 series.

He clearly wanted to be picked directly for World cup, and skip all the series for league cricket $$$. If we sets this precedent then Pakistan cricket will be doomed forever like WI.
 
Hafeez was so professional about Imad Wasim unlike Wahab Riaz who sounded childish when he spoke about Haris Rauf.

Precise and clear, shared no opinion about his retirement but stated three points points which Imad can deny or accept.
 
Hafeez's one-sided account is presented, but I find it unreasonable and don't fully endorse it. His implication that Imad was disinterested raises questions as Imad was toiling in domestic until last year. The opposing perspective will likely surface soon.


Moreover, Hafeez is saying he urged Amir and Imad to play domestic cricket for consideration "on merit." But they don’t trust PCB and rightly so. However, it seems some will continue to be selected without any performance whatsoever because they are in good books.
Loyalty is more important for a state like Pakistan. Happy to loose with honesty rather than cheat and still loose.
 
Loyalty is more important for a state like Pakistan. Happy to loose with honesty rather than cheat and still loose.
We can't be a country with pick or chose options. Either you are fully committed to playing for Pakistan or retire. I respect Imad Wasim, he has shown honesty and picked his option. Good luck to his future.


Playing no international cricket in a long term actually effect the growth of a cricketer. Apart from IPL, all other leagues are simply way below international standards. I can name a few cricketers as well.
 
Imad is well within his rights to put his side of the story and correct Hafeez, no one is stopping him. He always going to be selected due to below par performances of Nawaz, and also he was part of last two T20 series.

He clearly wanted to be picked directly for World cup, and skip all the series for league cricket $$$. If we sets this precedent then Pakistan cricket will be doomed forever like WI.
From what I read, Imad already said that he was told that “he might be” selected depending on his performances in the domestic season. However, has the same been communicated to favorites like Shadab who had a torrid time? Or Rizwan who was a flop show in T20 World Cup 2022?

You are not getting the point. The selection on the basis of domestic performances should be applied equally for it to work.
You cannot have favorites, otherwise you lose credibility.

It will only work on folks who have no other option like Sarfaraz Ahmed or Iftikhar Ahmed who are not in demand. Amir, Imad, Rauf, and Azam are in demand all over the world. If i were them, I would never risk my contracts for a maybe call from an unstable PCB.
 
We can't be a country with pick or chose options. Either you are fully committed to playing for Pakistan or retire. I respect Imad Wasim, he has shown honesty and picked his option. Good luck to his future.


Playing no international cricket in a long term actually effect the growth of a cricketer. Apart from IPL, all other leagues are simply way below international standards. I can name a few cricketers as well.
Why can’t we have a hybrid format?, specially for experienced campaigners approaching the end of their career?
NZ allows Boult to make himself available for the world cups only. Why can’t we do that as well. Is it a must that we make everything dramatic and shook ourselves in the foot.
 
Why can’t we have a hybrid format?, specially for experienced campaigners approaching the end of their career?
NZ allows Boult to make himself available for the world cups only. Why can’t we do that as well. Is it a must that we make everything dramatic and shook ourselves in the foot.
What did Boult do in the WC? Nothing

No we should not allow this at all
 
What did Boult do in the WC? Nothing

No we should not allow this at all
The WI team that won back2back T20 world cups were not Test players. They were T20 free lancers/merchants who were assembled on the eve of the World Cups. There are many examples, Faulkner, Shane Watson, and more recently Alex Hales in 2022 World Cup.

How are you to establish that Boult’s under par performance was because of his presence in the leagues. Don’t fall for agenda politics.
 
In Imad's case, Hafeez has made it clear that there is nothing he or the PCB could have done to change Imad's mind even if they offered him to go Freelance and make himself available for Pakistan in case the PCB were interested in picking him for the T20 WC. Rashid Latif a few days mentioned that Imad felt aggrieved that Shaheen got the T-20 captaincy and that pushed his retirement decision. Toxic individual
 
In Imad's case, Hafeez has made it clear that there is nothing he or the PCB could have done to change Imad's mind even if they offered him to go Freelance and make himself available for Pakistan in case the PCB were interested in picking him for the T20 WC. Rashid Latif a few days mentioned that Imad felt aggrieved that Shaheen got the T-20 captaincy and that pushed his retirement decision. Toxic individual
So much attitude for a poor man’s Nawaz.
 
The WI team that won back2back T20 world cups were not Test players. They were T20 free lancers/merchants who were assembled on the eve of the World Cups. There are many examples, Faulkner, Shane Watson, and more recently Alex Hales in 2022 World Cup.

How are you to establish that Boult’s under par performance was because of his presence in the leagues. Don’t fall for agenda politics.
WI are now minnows, it is not a long term solution.

Pakistan cricket should never allow this, it will cause problems for us , should not look at other teams. When did Watson and Faulkner skip Australia national duty and played league cricket?

Many of Australia cricketers were rested in the ODI series against Pakistan, that series clashed with the start of IPL. Australia board didn't allow them to play IPL during international series when they are being rested. Australia board didn't allow Mitch Marsh and Stonis to play The Hundred because of world cup 2023.

Country first
 
WI are now minnows, it is not a long term solution.

Pakistan cricket should never allow this, it will cause problems for us , should not look at other teams. When did Watson and Faulkner skip Australia national duty and played league cricket?

Many of Australia cricketers were rested in the ODI series against Pakistan, that series clashed with the start of IPL. Australia board didn't allow them to play IPL during international series when they are being rested. Australia board didn't allow Mitch Marsh and Stonis to play The Hundred because of world cup 2023.

Country first
WI secured consecutive World Cups in 2013 and 2014 using a strategy opposite to Hafeez's policy, which led to a decline for them. Learn from others' mistakes.

While Pakistan may not clinch the WTC or ODI World Cup soon, we have a T20 World Cup opportunity. Avoid a misguided policy that risks premature retirements, leaving us with limited match winners. We will be stuck with mediocre players like Nawaz and Hassan Ali, who are not in demand anywhere anyway.

Emulate England's generous policy. Develop Test players from those regularly engaged in FC cricket. For T20Is, select based on T20 league performances, offering international exposure superior to our current league. Mimic successful players in leagues for World Cup selections.

Contrary to your point about other teams, NZ, Aus, and SA fielded second teams against us due to IPL commitments, not compulsion. Competing with India is challenging; their players are well-compensated for missing leagues.
 
WI secured consecutive World Cups in 2013 and 2014 using a strategy opposite to Hafeez's policy, which led to a decline for them. Learn from others' mistakes.

While Pakistan may not clinch the WTC or ODI World Cup soon, we have a T20 World Cup opportunity. Avoid a misguided policy that risks premature retirements, leaving us with limited match winners. We will be stuck with mediocre players like Nawaz and Hassan Ali, who are not in demand anywhere anyway.

Emulate England's generous policy. Develop Test players from those regularly engaged in FC cricket. For T20Is, select based on T20 league performances, offering international exposure superior to our current league. Mimic successful players in leagues for World Cup selections.

Contrary to your point about other teams, NZ, Aus, and SA fielded second teams against us due to IPL commitments, not compulsion. Competing with India is challenging; their players are well-compensated for missing leagues.
No England player will skip international series if they are called by the selectors to play league cricket $$$, there is a massive difference. Only WI had that policy till NZ came up with this policy for one or two players with no success.
 
From what I read, Imad already said that he was told that “he might be” selected depending on his performances in the domestic season. However, has the same been communicated to favorites like Shadab who had a torrid time? Or Rizwan who was a flop show in T20 World Cup 2022?

You are not getting the point. The selection on the basis of domestic performances should be applied equally for it to work.
You cannot have favorites, otherwise you lose credibility.

It will only work on folks who have no other option like Sarfaraz Ahmed or Iftikhar Ahmed who are not in demand. Amir, Imad, Rauf, and Azam are in demand all over the world. If i were them, I would never risk my contracts for a maybe call from an unstable PCB.
Based on their performances, Amir and Imad won't be in demand for too long. Already released by PSL teams and getting smashed in T10
 
In Imad's case, Hafeez has made it clear that there is nothing he or the PCB could have done to change Imad's mind even if they offered him to go Freelance and make himself available for Pakistan in case the PCB were interested in picking him for the T20 WC. Rashid Latif a few days mentioned that Imad felt aggrieved that Shaheen got the T-20 captaincy and that pushed his retirement decision. Toxic individual
Imad learnt from toxic Amir that talk is cheap. Come sit on TV and give some statements related to Babar. Imad, Amir and Sharjeel couldn't make their team reach playoffs in a league like PSL and somehow they were the missing link in WC lol.
Imad and Amir will soon fade out from the leagues also as you need to be performing consistently. Already getting smashed in T10 and released from PSL is a bad sign for them. When Wasim agrees to sign Shan over them , you can tell the toxic duo is running on borrowed time
 
Imad, Amir and Sharjeel couldn't make their team reach playoffs in a league like PSL and somehow they were the missing link in WC lol.
Well that’s rich considering Babar couldn’t do the same for 2 years and was still the captain of Pakistan

Why say things that can easily backfire on you?
 
Well that’s rich considering Babar couldn’t do the same for 2 years and was still the captain of Pakistan

Why say things that can easily backfire on you?
Well Babar did take PCT to semis and finals of T20 WC which has lot more value. The toxic trio couldn't even do it in PSL
 
Well Babar did take PCT to semis and finals of T20 WC which has lot more value. The toxic trio couldn't even do it in PSL
How are they toxic? Because Amir and Imad are right about Babar’s style of batting as a T20 opener? That’s cricket, nothing to do with being toxic
 
Didn't Imad get preferential treatment from the PCB in 2021 when the PCB ordered Hafeez to report back a week early from the CPL whereas Imad was the only one allowed to stay on till the end of the CPL?
 
No England player will skip international series if they are called by the selectors to play league cricket $$$, there is a massive difference. Only WI had that policy till NZ came up with this policy for one or two players with no success.
But they did… They even did it for the PSL. Alex Hales, Sam Billings, Liam Dawson skipped a Bangladesh tour. That’s one of the reasons of their new current multiple year contract policy. They are not trying to be adverbial and win a battle that won’t win. If players will make more money elsewhere for the limited time they are fit enough to in their careers, they will. This is sport, not military service.
 
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People crying out loud imad and Amir should never ever be selected for pakistan

Imad and Amir retires

Now Same People crying their eyes out why imad and Amir retired, "why they playing leagues to make money etc..."

What you want them to do?
 
Imad has retired and he should be left alone now. It was his choice to play league cricket instead of playing for Pakistan. He did well for Pakistan and should have been in the world cup squad but everything is past now. Move on
 
Imad has retired and he should be left alone now. It was his choice to play league cricket instead of playing for Pakistan. He did well for Pakistan and should have been in the world cup squad but everything is past now. Move on
Don't know why is everyone harping about imad has left pakistan cricket to play league cricket

How many games has he been given in the past 4 years?
 
How are they toxic? Because Amir and Imad are right about Babar’s style of batting as a T20 opener? That’s cricket, nothing to do with being toxic
When did they mention as a t20 opener? I thought they just said that Babar doesn't belong in t20s period
 
So Imad has finally chosen to go back to his home city franchise. Good for Islamabad though. KK has made a blunder I guess. But all the best wishes for him.
 
Don't know why is everyone harping about imad has left pakistan cricket to play league cricket

How many games has he been given in the past 4 years?

Ahmed Shehzad hasn't played for Pakistan since 2019, he still putting Pakistan first in comparison to the entitled princess Imad.

Also Hafeez has confirmed that he personally contacted Imad and told him that he was in the Pakistani teams plans in the future but Imad still decided to quit Pakistan Cricket.
 
Ahmed Shehzad hasn't played for Pakistan since 2019, he still putting Pakistan first in comparison to the entitled princess Imad.

Also Hafeez has confirmed that he personally contacted Imad and told him that he was in the Pakistani teams plans in the future but Imad still decided to quit Pakistan Cricket.
Bhai aap logo ko Ahmad Shahzad ki commitment mubarak ho.

Imad and Amir have said Alvida..you didnt need them in the past 2-3 years, you won’t need them in the future. What’s the issue?? Let them be
 
Ahmed Shehzad hasn't played for Pakistan since 2019, he still putting Pakistan first in comparison to the entitled princess Imad.

Also Hafeez has confirmed that he personally contacted Imad and told him that he was in the Pakistani teams plans in the future but Imad still decided to quit Pakistan Cricket.
Shehzad has no takers in t10 or any other league

He can't even play in the PSL for the past 3 seasons

Imad didn't want to play the New Zealand t20 series. Which is fine
Take away his central contract

But do not force him to retire by stopping his NOC. let players do whatever they want

Come the annual ICC tournament, select your best team WITH EVERYONE AVAILABLE

Cant lose players Because we want them playing a rubbish domestic tournament (saw highlights of Peshawar's last match- the fielding and bowling by the other team was school level)

And meaningless bilaterals
 
Bhai aap logo ko Ahmad Shahzad ki commitment mubarak ho.

Imad and Amir have said Alvida..you didnt need them in the past 2-3 years, you won’t need them in the future. What’s the issue?? Let them be

Why should we let them be? These two have cried a river and blamed others for their exclusion in the last 3-4 years, it's time to call a spade a spade
 
Why should we let them be? These two have cried a river and blamed others for their exclusion in the last 3-4 years, it's time to call a spade a spade
They will continue to cry about the wrongs done to them, that’s life.
 
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Why should we let them be? These two have cried a river and blamed others for their exclusion in the last 3-4 years, it's time to call a spade a spade
Exactly. Playing the victim card for the past few years and trash talking babar azam on tv saying he doesn't deserve a t20 spot. Never played any domestics past few years and want to walk into pak team. Sorry not happening- even in any other country. And now imad is playing the bbl with Melbourne stars- what a slap that is.. he should be exposed for what he is. Tens of domestic players toiling in the domestic games deserve a chance way more than guys like imad
 
From a recent interview with Imad

Bit confusing what he means here about his retirement decision

"This was my own decision, and mentally I was not in the right state of mind (when I took the decision) and one should be in the best state of mind when making such decisions but whatever decision I made, I did after careful thought"

 
That is a pretty confusing statement. first, he said not in the right state of mind, and then he said made the decision carefully. Imad has gone mad I guess. pretty confused guy atm.
 
Born: December 18, 1988 (age 35 years), Swansea, United Kingdom

Imad Wasim birthday today. 🎂

Former Pakistan All rounder turns 35 today. He was also part of Pakistan CT 2017 winning squad. It appears Imad had 3 to 5 years left in the tank but he preferred to take retirement instead from the intl. career.
 
Back-to-back participation for Imad Wasim in franchise league cricket. Imad Wasim is in action today for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in ILT20 2024.
 
While representing Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Desert Vipers in ILT20 2024, Imad Wasim struggled to make an impact with the ball, conceding 45 runs for just one wicket in his allotted 4 overs. His poor form extends beyond this match, as he also failed to deliver notable performances in BBL 2024
 
Today, Imad Wasim is playing for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Dubai Capitals in ILT20. He didn't bat due to the top performance of the top order batters.

Now, let's see how he bowls, as he has not been performing well for quite some time. Since his retirement, he has been struggling with his form. In BBL 2024, his performance was disastrous. Also, for the first game of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, he was below par.
 
Imad Wasim really led the charge for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Desert Vipers in ILT20 2024. He took 2 crucial wickets and bowled brilliantly, giving away just 19 runs in his full 4-over spell. His performance was key in shaping defensive strategy.
 
Imad Wasim really led the charge for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Desert Vipers in ILT20 2024. He took 2 crucial wickets and bowled brilliantly, giving away just 19 runs in his full 4-over spell. His performance was key in shaping defensive strategy.
While with the bat, Imad Wasim didn't impress and managed to score just 25 (24).
 
Imad Wasim's performance for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders fell short against MI Emirates in ILT20, managing only 2*(4) with the bat and delivering figures of 0/14 (1 over) with the ball.
 
While playing for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Dubai Capitals in ILT20 2024, down the order, Imad scored only 10 off 6. He has persistently been performing below par in batting since his retirement.
 
When Imad bats or bowls poorly: “thank God he retired”

In the same match when he bowls or bats well: “We could really do with him in the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean”
 
With folk like Imad and Shadab, being an all rounder is characterized by being equally terrible with bat and ball on bad days, and on good days being equally mediocre in both departments. The fact that they have formed an international career out of this 'all-rounder' tag itself is praise worthy.
 
While playing for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Dubai Capitals in ILT20 2024, down the order, Imad scored only 10 off 6. He has persistently been performing below par in batting since his retirement.
Has he scored more than 10 in last 2 months?
 
Has he scored more than 10 in last 2 months?
I don’t know about that but he got the big wicket of David Warner to ensure his side get 2 points in a proper T20 league unlike the BPL or whatever that nonsense is.
 
I don’t know about that but he got the big wicket of David Warner to ensure his side get 2 points in a proper T20 league unlike the BPL or whatever that nonsense is.
So the answer is no. Even Shaheen has helped his team win a game with the bat. Didn't you call warner out of form when Shaheen took his wicket? Hypocrisy.
 
I don’t know about that but he got the big wicket of David Warner to ensure his side get 2 points in a proper T20 league unlike the BPL or whatever that nonsense is.
There's no such thing as a proper t20 league. All these ghatiya leagues are a waste of time
 
So the answer is no. Even Shaheen has helped his team win a game with the bat. Didn't you call warner out of form when Shaheen took his wicket? Hypocrisy.
He found his form in today’s game. He was well set. No hypocrisy at all.

Did Shaheen’s wicket of Warner secure 2 points for his side? Amir should have had him out a few balls earlier, but you don’t like Imad and Amir so it’s understandable that you will neglect their contributions
 
He found his form in today’s game. He was well set. No hypocrisy at all.

Did Shaheen’s wicket of Warner secure 2 points for his side? Amir should have had him out a few balls earlier, but you don’t like Imad and Amir so it’s understandable that you will neglect their contributions
I will always be grateful to amir for helping us win 2 ICC Trophies. Don't put him in the same sentence as a nothing cricketer like Imad. I don't like amir because of fixing and then given a chance he ran away again. Very rich coming from telling me that I neglect their contributions. Take a look at what you post the whole day. What is imad's performance over the last 2 months? Ah he took a wicket of warner lol.
 
After 10 or 12 years, when we discuss Pakistan cricket, none of us will regard him as a legend of Pakistan cricket. He is just present in the media because of these league cricket games. Or maybe we will remember him only for that inning he played against Afghanistan in CWC 2019 and won for us. But still, we can't call him a legend.
 
Imad Wasim truly stood out with his exceptional performance, delivering an economical spell of 1/16 in 4 overs, a crucial contribution that played a pivotal role in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders limiting Sharjah Warriors to just 75 runs in ILT20 2024.
 
Spineless and embarrassing when these cricketers spend the prime of their careers on talk shows giving it the big-un, retiring from international cricket to try and prove a point just to take the retirement back and repeat. Imad, Amir and whoever won't turn this mediocre Pakistan side into world cup winners, stop begging for them back. They made their bed now they should lie in it.

Cya :sendoff
 
Imad Wasim truly stood out with his exceptional performance, delivering an economical spell of 1/16 in 4 overs, a crucial contribution that played a pivotal role in Abu Dhabi Knight Riders limiting Sharjah Warriors to just 75 runs in ILT20 2024.
Tactician is back!
 
But who told him that Pakistan needs him.

He is another coward who didn’t have the guts to play Test cricket, was deeply mediocre in ODI cricket and did the bare minimum in T20Is.
He was an awful cricketer in his prime. As I have said before there is no difference between him and nawaz with nawaz at least is a better fielder and a better bowler.
 
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