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Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif urged all-rounder Imad Wasim to reverse his retirement from worldwide cricket. The 34-year-old all-rounder introduced curtains down his cricket profession on Friday with a submit on social media stating that he feels it’s the proper time to retire. Latif on Saturday took to X, labelling Wasim as Pakistan’s “finest spinner” and urging him to reverse his retirement from worldwide cricket.
“Imad Wasim ought to withdraw his retirement determination, Pakistan crew’s finest spin bowler is Imad and might help rather a lot in batting. Within the World Cup, if the simplest participant of the crew won’t be there, it isn’t a loss for Imad, it’s a loss for Pakistan. Mohammad Hafeez needs them to deliver Imad again. If you wish to play leagues, then separate from the central contract, however hold your self out there for the Pakistan crew,” Rashid wrote on X.
— Rashid Latif | (@iRashidLatif68) November 25, 2023
Wasim made 55 ODIs and 66 T20I appearances for Pakistan and amassed 1472 runs in complete claiming 109 wickets.
He performed his ultimate worldwide match towards New Zealand earlier this yr in a T20I sport the place he performed a rapid-fire knock of 31 in simply 14 balls and picked two wickets. He was additionally a part of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy-winning aspect in 2017.
Wasim shared a heartfelt observe to announce his retirement thanking the PCB in addition to the followers for the help that they confirmed him all through his profession.
“In current days I’ve been doing a number of serious about my worldwide profession and I’ve come to the conclusion that now’s the fitting time for me to announce my retirement from worldwide cricket,” he mentioned in a press release.
“I wish to thank the PCB for all their help over time – it has actually been an honour to symbolize Pakistan. Thanks to the Pakistan followers for at all times supporting me with such ardour. A ultimate thanks to my household and associates who’ve been so essential in serving to me obtain on the highest stage. I now sit up for focussing on the following stage of my taking part in profession away from the worldwide stage,” Wasim added.
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