Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has had a terrible time since the 20-20 World Cup 2021. The team reached the semis in which they lost to the eventual winners, Australia. In that game, Wasim bowled only three overs which made a difference as Hasan Ali, who wasn’t in form was bashed by Marcus Stoinis. Meanwhile, after the team lost, they started a new journey and dropped the 2017 Champions Trophy winner.
He was replaced by Mohammad Nawaz who did well on some occasions before the 20-20 World Cup 2022. In the first two games of the tournament, Nawaz wasn’t on the wrong side of the result against India and Zimbabwe. On the other hand, Imad was doing TV shows during the tournament. However, the left-hander had a dream tournament with the bat during PSL 8. On the other hand, Nawaz struggled with both bat and ball.
I won’t let selectors drop me from the team: Imad Wasim
Meanwhile, the Glamorgan-born player made his comeback in the T20I series against Afghanistan. In a recent interview with a Pakistani channel, the 2006 U19 World Cup winner said that he won’t let the selectors drop him without any reason. The 34-year-old added that he has confidence in his abilities.
“They [selectors] never told the reason behind keeping me away from the national team for last one and a half year. I won’t let this happen again. My actions will be more important this time around. I am at that stage of my career that I have to take a step if they drop me without any reason again.”
“I never suffered any financial loss while I was away from the team. In fact, I earned 10 times more than what I would have earned while playing for Pakistan. I am confident in my abilities. If I was that bowler who is said to be dependent on the conditions then T20 leagues of Australia and South Africa would have not signed me.”
This is how Twitter reacted
Imad Wasim has gone mad. He don't add that much value and don't deserve to be in the team based on his behaviour.
— IK & Babar stan?? (@MaslyMesscafe) April 6, 2023
Kash Rizwan b action leta Kash Junaid Khan b action leta.
— Khizar (@Khizar10804094) April 6, 2023
If I were a Pak captain I would have taken him blindly in squad. He was the sole reason Pak was saved from embarrassment against Ind and Afg last WC
— Abhinav (@Abhisayss) April 6, 2023
Ye wo harami hai Jo Rizwan Ko Karachi Kings k squad me khelny nh deta tha kehta Rizwan ki jaga nh banti ???
— (You-know-who) (@Exinnocent_) April 6, 2023
That professional action being…….what? pic.twitter.com/ifXw2QiWm9
— alooparatha (@itssash10) April 6, 2023
Comparison between Nawaz and imad in ODis
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And decide for yourself, do you want a bowling spin all rounder at no.7 in India or batting all-rounder
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Note: Shahid Afridi, a spinner was the highest wicket taker in 2011 WC in India pic.twitter.com/gf0nzFLyzX— Malik Raqeeb (@MalikRa48460679) April 6, 2023
Imad wasim deserves a place in the squad at least if not in the side.
He is in top form right now and currently a miles better option than Nawaz
— Fahad (@riding_my_duck) April 6, 2023
Ye kya h bhai
Ab to bilkul nahi lena chahiye isko
Dadagiri h kya— Manish Thakur (@manisharjun77) April 6, 2023
Wah kia bat hai phr to sary domestic k players ko yhi krna chahiye.phir to rizwan our junaid khan ko bhi action lena chahiye.aik test inings khel kar khud ko badshah samajh raha hai.
— ??Rabia.BA.56?? (@RabiaFatima56) April 6, 2023
Aisay bnday team ka mahol kharab kr sktay hain bs or kuch ni..
— Yasir (@Yasir12757533) April 6, 2023
