Ex-Pakistan Captain Wants This Star To Come Out Of Retirement | Cricket News

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 publish 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 “best spinner” and urging him to reverse his retirement from worldwide cricket.

“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,” Rashid wrote on X.

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— 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 closing worldwide match in opposition to 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 facet in 2017.

Wasim shared a heartfelt word to announce his retirement thanking the PCB in addition to the followers for the assist that they confirmed him all through his profession.

“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,” he stated in a press release.

“I would like to thank the PCB for all their support over the years – it has truly been an honour to represent Pakistan. Thank you to the Pakistan fans for always supporting me with such passion. A final thank you to my family and friends who have been so important in helping me achieve at the highest level. I now look forward to focussing on the next stage of my playing career away from the international stage,” Wasim added.