Imad Wasim takes back retirement from T20I cricket

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim on Saturday took back his retirement from Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket ahead of the short-format World Cup.

The decision was announced by the 35-year-old cricketer on his microblogging site X account.

"I am happy to announce that pursuant to meeting PCB officials, I have reconsidered my retirement and am delighted to declare my availability for Pakistan cricket in T20i format leading up to ICC T20i World Cup 2024," Imad's post read.

He thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for reposing trust in him.

"I would give my very best to bring laurels to my country. Pakistan comes first!"

According to sources, Imad reversed his decision at the request of chief selector Wahab Riaz and captain Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Wahab was in favour of giving a chance to Imad as he had performed extraordinarily in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine.

Imad bagged a historic five-wicket haul in the final of PSL 9 against Multan Sultans, which resulted in the victory of Islamabad United.