Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, six months after staging a comeback to play the Twenty20 World Cup.
“After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket,” Wasim wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Representing Pakistan on the world stage has been the greatest honour of my life, and every moment wearing the green jersey has been unforgettable.”
“Your unwavering support, love, and passion have always been my biggest strength. From the highs to the lows, your encouragement has pushed me to give my best for our beloved country,” Wasim added.
He has played 55 one-day internationals, taking 44 wickets, while in 75 T20Is, his tally stood at 73 wickets. He also scored 986 and 554 runs, respectively, in the two formats.
Wasim had previously retired from international cricket in November last year after being disappointed with fitness issues and non-selection.
But he changed his decision later to play in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. However, Pakistan fared poorly in the tournament, exiting in the first round after losing to the United States and arch-rival India.
Wasim himself had a forgettable record, taking just three wickets in as many matches and scoring 19 runs.
The 35-year-old, however, said that he will continue to play domestic and franchise cricket.
“While this chapter comes to an end, I look forward to continuing my journey in cricket through domestic and franchise cricket, and I hope to keep entertaining you all in new ways. Thank you for everything. Pakistan,” he said.
