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Rashid Latif urges Imad Wasim to reverse retirement decision: It is a loss for Pakistan
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Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has urged spin-bowling all-rounder Imad Wasim to reverse his decision to retire from international cricket. Imad called time on his international carrer by announcing his retirement on Friday, November 24.
Imad’s decision comes right after Pakistan’s dismal World Cup 2023 run – a campaign that Imad was snubbed from, despite Pakistan’s thin spin attack.
Latif took to ‘X’ to urge Imad to reverse his retirement, saying it’s a loss for Pakistan cricket, adding that newly-appointed director of Pakistan Cricket, Mohammad Hafeez, wants him back.
“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 leagues, then separate from the central contract, but keep yourself available for the Pakistan team,” Latif posted on ‘X’.
Imad announced his decision via ‘X’ and said that he was grateful for the 121 matches that he played for Pakistan and thanked the fans for their support.
“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. I would like to thank the PCB for all their support over the years – it has truly been an honour to represent Pakistan. Each of my 121 appearances across the ODI and T20I formats was a dream come true. It’s an exciting time for Pakistan cricket going forwards with new coaches and leadership incoming. I wish all involved every success and I look forward to watching the team excel,” Imad wrote on his post shared on ‘X’.
In his last performance for Pakistan, Imad did well with both bat and ball. Against New Zealand earlier in 2023, Imad hit 31 off 14 balls and registered figures of 4-0-21-2 in a losing cause.
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