Amid ‘smoking’ scandal, retired Imad Wasim available for Pakistan selection

Four months after retiring from international cricket, Pakistan spin all-rounder Imad Wasim, who played a key role in Islamabad United’s PSL title win, is now available for national team selection. The 35-year-old, who retires in November 2023, said it was time to focus on foreign leagues. Imad was named Man of the Match for Islamabad United in the knockout 2 and final of Pakistan Super League 9 on Saturday and Monday.

He hit one (5/23) in the PSL final to help Islamabad win the title for the first time since 2018.

Imad told the media that he wanted to serve Pakistan again.

“I made a name for myself while playing for Pakistan that if my country needed me, I would be there. If not, I don’t have any problem with that,” Imad said.

“Shaheen called me after I retired, but I told him we will talk after the PSL,” he added.

Pakistan selectors will announce the list of players for the training camp at Kakul Army Base from March 25. The selectors will also announce the names of the same players for the home T20 series against New Zealand in April.

It is no secret that Imad retired due to differences with captain Babar Azam. Even in Karachi Kings in the previous editions of the PSL when Babar was captain, the two did not get along well.

According to insiders, Babar and the team management are not satisfied with Imad’s attitude. He was known for not being a team player.

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