Imad Wasim left Pakistan team to play T10 league, retired from international cricket

Pakistan's all-rounder player Imad Wasim has said goodbye to international cricket. 34-year-old Imad announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday. He was out of the Pakistan cricket team for a long time. With this, Wasim has decided to withdraw from the current National T20 Cup to participate in the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League. This decision has been confirmed by Islamabad team coach Junaid Khan.

Junaid Khan revealed that Imad is envisioning his future in league cricket, which has led him to make the move to T10 cricket. Junaid Khan said, "Imad feels that his future is better in league cricket, so he decided to play in the T10 league." However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to issue the NOC as the higher authorities are trying to ensure the participation of all players in the ongoing tournament.

Gladiators spokesperson said, 'They have not received the NOC yet. Let's see what the PCB decides. Imad wrote on his social media account "

He continued by saying, "I thank the Pakistan Cricket Board for the support I have received over the years. It is truly an honor to represent Pakistan." He further said, "Each of my 121 match appearances in the ODI and T20 International formats was a dream come true. It is an exciting time for Pakistan cricket with the arrival of new coaches and leadership. I wish Everyone is involved and I look forward to seeing the team excel. Thank you to the Pakistan fans for always supporting me with so much passion."

34-year-old Imad had played 55 ODI and 66 T-20 international matches for the Pakistan team. In ODI cricket, he scored 986 runs at an average of 42.86. Took 44 wickets in 53 innings at an economy rate of 4.88. In T-20 International, he scored 486 runs at an average of 15.18. In 65 innings, he managed to take 65 wickets at an economy rate of 6.26.