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Tainted Pacer Makes Comeback As Pakistan Name Squad For New Zealand T20Is | Cricket News
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Tainted Pacer Makes Comeback As Pakistan Name Squad For New Zealand T20Is | Cricket News

[ad_1] Star pacer Mohammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim made sensational comebacks in cricket, as they have been named in Pakistan's 17-player squad for the five-T20I series against New Zealand. The five-match T20I series will start on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and conclude on April 27 at the Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore. Amir and Wasim both reversed their retirement decision to make themselves available for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024."Also named in the squad are all-rounder Imad Wasim and fast bowler Mohammad Amir. The two experienced campaigners had become available after coming out of retirement last month," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement on Tuesday.Imad has played 66 T20Is in which he has scored 486 runs at a strike rate of 131.7...
Amid “Smoking” Row, Retired Imad Wasim Makes Himself Available For Pakistan Selection | Cricket News
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Amid “Smoking” Row, Retired Imad Wasim Makes Himself Available For Pakistan Selection | Cricket News

[ad_1] Imad Wasim had retired in November 2023 to focus on playing franchise cricket.© AFPFour 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 ...
Pakistan Star’s Controversial Gesture After PSL 2024 Final Smoking Video Goes Viral – Watch | Cricket News
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Pakistan Star’s Controversial Gesture After PSL 2024 Final Smoking Video Goes Viral – Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 final between Islamabad United and Multan Sultans was hit by a massive controversy as Imad Wasim was pictured smoking inside the dressing room at the National Stadium in Karachi. Wasim, who took a five-wicket haul for Islamabad United, was caught on camera smoking during the Multan Sultans innings and the video led to a lot of criticism from fans on social media. The controversy did not stop there as after Islamabad United clinched the trophy with a narrow win, Imad celebrated with a smoking gesture - leading to more conversations online.Resilient Islamabad United snatched a last-ball thriller to beat Multan Sultans by two wickets in the final in Karachi on Monday, winning the Pakistan Super League title for a third time.Jalti par namakImad Was...
Imad Wasim Caught Smoking In Dressing Room During PSL Final, Triggers Controversy. Video | Cricket News
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Imad Wasim Caught Smoking In Dressing Room During PSL Final, Triggers Controversy. Video | Cricket News

[ad_1] Imad Wasim caught smoking in dressing room© X (Twitter)Islamabad United all-rounder Imad Wasim put in a match-winning show in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 final on Sunday, taking a 5-wicket haul to restrict Multan Sultans to 159/9. Wasim picked up some important wickets of Yasir Khan, David Willey, etc. to register one of his finest performances in the T20 league. But, not long after his magical spell on the field, Wasim triggered a big controversy after he was caught smoking in the team's dressing room while the match was going on.The shutterbugs zoomed in on Imad, showing him smoking a cigarette in the Multan Sultans dressing room, and the video went viral on social media, with the player receiving plenty of backlash.PAKISTAN "SMOKING" LEAGUE #HBLPSL9 #HBLPSLFinal pic.tw...
“Dukh Hota Hai”: Shadab Khan On Fans Taunting Imad Wasim With “Babar Babar” Chants | Cricket News
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“Dukh Hota Hai”: Shadab Khan On Fans Taunting Imad Wasim With “Babar Babar” Chants | Cricket News

[ad_1] A poor incident caught the limelight during the Eliminator 2 of Pakistan Super League between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United on Saturday. At the game at National Stadium in Karachi, a section of fans taunted United all-rounder Imad Wasim with "Babar Babar" chants. The video of the incident went viral on social media with Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan also commenting on the issue after the game. Shadab was quite vocal to say that acts like those do hurt the players.Imad Wasim Replied to Fans Babar Azam Chants #ImadWasim #BabarAzam #PSL9 #BabarAzam #PSL2024 pic.twitter.com/dCIs3oHzvV— Arsalan Iqbal (@Arsalan88915193) March 10, 2024"Obviously dukh hota hai. Itne lambe arse ke liye Pakistan ke liye khelna, performance karna. Aisi cheezein jo hamaara crowd hai woh aisi chee...
“Work In Drama Industry”: Wasim Akram Blasts Pakistan Star’s Celebration During PSL Match | Cricket News
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“Work In Drama Industry”: Wasim Akram Blasts Pakistan Star’s Celebration During PSL Match | Cricket News

[ad_1] Legendary Pakistan cricket team skipper Wasim Akram blasted Abdullah Shafique for his 'silent' celebration after taking a good catch to dismiss Imad Wasim during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United on Thursday. Abdullah took a sharp catch at first slip and then celebrated by putting his finger over his mouth to 'silence his critics'. However, Akram was not happy with his celebration and went on to say that he should 'work in the drama industry'."No doubt, great catch but who is responsible for dropping 36 catches in Australia's Test series? Who will answer for that? Abdullah should work in drama industry rather than cricket," he said on A Sports.Meanwhile, with time running out and short on choices, the Pakistan Cricket Board ha...
Ex-Pakistan Captain Wants This Star To Come Out Of Retirement | Cricket News
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Ex-Pakistan Captain Wants This Star To Come Out Of Retirement | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Pakistan cricket team fans© AFPFormer Pakistan captain Rashid Latif urged all-rounder Imad Wasim to reverse his retirement from international cricket. The 34-year-old all-rounder brought curtains down his cricket career on Friday with a post on social media stating that he feels it is the right time to retire. Latif on Saturday took to X, labelling Wasim as Pakistan's "best spinner" and urging him to reverse his retirement from international cricket."Imad Wasim should withdraw his retirement decision, Pakistan team's best spin bowler is Imad and can help a lot in batting. In the World Cup, if the most effective player of the team will not be there, it is not a loss for Imad, it is a loss for Pakistan. Mohammad Hafeez wants them to bring Imad back. If you want to play...
Pakistan All-rounder Imad Wasim Retires From International Cricket | Cricket News
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Pakistan All-rounder Imad Wasim Retires From International Cricket | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Imad Wasim© TwitterPakistan 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 r...
“Sitting On Television…”: Wasim Akram Takes Aim At Pakistani Players Acting As Pundits | Cricket News
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“Sitting On Television…”: Wasim Akram Takes Aim At Pakistani Players Acting As Pundits | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Pakistan cricket team's underperformance in the Cricket World Cup 2023 has earned them plenty of flak from the sporting spectrum, particularly from home. Several former and active players have blasted Babar Azam's men for their poor show in the World Cup. Wasim Akram, one of the greatest bowlers of all time, has also been critical of Pakistan's performance in the World Cup, couldn't wrap his head behind the fact that a couple of Pakistani players, among the current crop, are acting as pundits on TV.With his comments, Akram seems to have taken a swipe at Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, both of whom have taken up roles with a Pakistani TV channel amid World Cup in India. While Amir is retired from international cricket, he hasn't ruled out the possibility of making a return if suc...
“Whole Nation Will Forgive Him” If…: Pakistan All-Rounder On Babar Azam Facing Criticism | Cricket News
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“Whole Nation Will Forgive Him” If…: Pakistan All-Rounder On Babar Azam Facing Criticism | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pakistan are having a nightmare at the ongoing ODI World Cup as the Babar Azam-led team has lost three out of it's first five matches. Their chance of qualifying into the semi-finals stage look grim as they are on the verge of elimination. Due to the team's forgettable performance, skipper Babar is receiving a lot of backlash from many former cricketers. Many of them have suggested that the 29-year-old batter should be removed from the position of the captain. However, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim stated that Babar can still earn everyone's forgiveness by winning the World Cup.Speaking at Pakistan's TV show, 'Haarna Mana Hai', a fan referred to Mohammad Hafeez's quote, where he had said that Babar should apologize to Imad. The fan asked Imad's opinion on Hafeez's remarks. Howev...