Imad Wasim
{{short description|Pakistani cricketer}}
{{use dmy dates|date=June 2019}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Imad Wasim
| image = Imad Wasim 1.jpg
| caption = Wasim in 2019
| fullname = Syed Imad Wasim
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|12|18|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Swansea, Wales
| nickname = Maddy
| height = 1.86m{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/imad-wasim |title=Profile|website=Sportskeeda|access-date=18 February 2023}}
| batting = Left-handed
| bowling = Slow left-arm orthodox
| role = All-rounder
| international = yes
| internationalspan = 2015–2024
| country = Pakistan
| testcap = nil
| testdebutagainst =
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| odicap = 204
| odidebutagainst = Sri Lanka
| odidebutdate = 19 July
| odidebutyear = 2015
| lastodiagainst = Zimbabwe
| lastodidate = 1 November
| lastodiyear = 2020
| odishirt = 9
| T20Icap = 62
| T20Idebutagainst = Zimbabwe
| T20Idebutdate = 24 May
| T20Idebutyear = 2015
| lastT20Idate = 16 June
| lastT20Iyear = 2024
| lastT20Iagainst = Ireland
| T20Ishirt = 9
| club1 = Islamabad
| year1 = {{nowrap|2005/06–2018/19}}
| club2 = Islamabad Leopards
| year2 = {{nowrap|2005/06–2014/15}}
| club3 = Karachi Kings
| year3 = 2016–2023
| club4 = Jamaica Tallawahs
| year4 = 2016–2023
| club5 = Nottinghamshire
| year5 = 2019–2023
| club6 = Northern
| year6 = 2019–2022
| club7 = Chattogram Challengers
| year7 = 2019–2020
| club8 = Mirpur Royals
| year8 = 2022
| club9 = Sylhet Strikers
| year9 = 2023
| club10 = Seattle Orcas
| year10 = 2023–present
| club11 = Trent Rockets
| year11 = 2023–present
| club12 = Melbourne Stars
| year12 = 2023/24
| club13 = Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
| year13 = 2024
| club14 = Islamabad United
| year14 = 2024-2025
| club15 = Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
| year15 = 2024
| columns = 4
| column1 = ODI
| matches1 = 55
| runs1= 986
| bat avg1= 42.86
| 100s/50s1= 0/5
| top score1= 63*
| deliveries1 = 2403
| wickets1 = 44
| bowl avg1 = 44.47
| fivefor1 = 1
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = 5/14
| catches/stumpings1= 12/–
| column2 = T20I
| matches2 = 75
| runs2= 554
| bat avg2= 15.82
| 100s/50s2= 0/1
| top score2= 64*
| deliveries2 = 1536
| wickets2 = 73
| bowl avg2 = 21.75
| fivefor2 = 1
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = 5/14
| catches/stumpings2= 22/–
| column3 = FC
| matches3 = 77
| runs3= 3702
| bat avg3= 40.68
| 100s/50s3= 6/20
| top score3= 207
| deliveries3 = 8412
| wickets3 = 141
| bowl avg3 = 31.14
| fivefor3 = 3
| tenfor3 = 1
| best bowling3 = 8/81
| catches/stumpings3= 35/–
| column4 = LA
| matches4 = 124
| runs4= 2659
| bat avg4= 36.93
| 100s/50s4= 2/16
| top score4= 117*
| deliveries4 = 5902
| wickets4 = 130
| bowl avg4 = 35.9
| fivefor4 = 1
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 5/14
| catches/stumpings4= 33/–
| date = 28 June 2024
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/227758.html ESPNcricinfo
}}
Syed Imad Wasim ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|سید عماد وسیم حیدر}}}}; born 18 December 1988), commonly known as Imad Wasim, is a Pakistani cricketer who played for Pakistan national cricket team from 2015 to 2024. He is a left-handed all-rounder. Imad is considered as a Twenty20 specialist and played for many franchises around the world. He was a key member of the Pakistan team that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.
In August 2018, he was one of thirty-three players to be awarded a central contract for the 2018–19 season by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pcb-central-contracts-2018-19.html |title=PCB Central Contracts 2018–19 |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=6 August 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/24301169/new-central-contracts-guarantee-earnings-boost-pakistan-players |title=New central contracts guarantee earnings boost for Pakistan players |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=6 August 2018}} In March 2019, he captained the Pakistan One Day International (ODI) team for the first time.{{cite web|url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/232496-malik-ruled-out-imad-wasim-to-captain-pakistan-against-australia-today |title=Malik ruled out, Imad Wasim to captain Pakistan against Australia today |work=Geo TV |access-date=29 March 2019}} On 24 November 2023, Imad announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistans-imad-wasim-retires-from-international-cricket-1410587 |title=Imad Wasim retires from international cricket |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 March 2024}} But on 23 March 2024, he withdrew his retirement from International cricket for 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/imad-wasim-comes-out-of-retirement-for-t20-world-cup-1425947 |title=Imad Wasim comes out of retirement for T20 World Cup |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=24 March 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/pakistan-all-rounder-reverses-retirement-decision-ahead-of-t20-world-cup |title=Pakistan all-rounder reverses retirement decision ahead of T20 World Cup |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=24 March 2024}} On 24 May 2024 Imad was named in Pakistan squad for 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He had the best Economy rate for Pakistan of 4.00 in 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He again announced his retirement from international cricket in December 2024.{{Cite web |title=Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim go back to international retirement |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-news-mohammad-amir-and-imad-wasim-go-back-to-international-retirement-1464981 |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}
Early and personal life
Wasim was born in Swansea, Wales.{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/672788 |title=Born in one country, played for another |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=27 April 2018}} His father briefly worked in England as an engineer.{{cite web|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1171999/reporters-turn-imad-wasim-press-conference-background-interview/|title=Reporters turn Imad Wasim press conference into background interview - The Express Tribune|date=29 August 2016}} Wasim's parents moved to Pakistan when he was at a very early age, Wasim growing up in Islamabad,{{Cite web |date=29 August 2016 |title=Reporters turn Imad Wasim press conference into background interview |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1171999/reporters-turn-imad-wasim-press-conference-background-interview |website=The Express Tribune}} and he consequently played all first-class cricket there.{{cite web|url=http://www.instonians.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1671:imad-wasim-&catid=16:1st-xi&Itemid=162|title=Imad Wasim|work=Instonians|access-date=20 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222123038/http://www.instonians.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1671:imad-wasim-&catid=16:1st-xi&Itemid=162|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=dead}} He was studying medicine before his career in cricket, but quit when he got a chance to play for the under-19 Pakistan team.{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/672788|title=Born in one country, played for another}}
In August 2019, Wasim married Sannia Ashfaq at the Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.{{Cite web|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/2395-pakistan-cricket-star-imad-wasim-and-sannia-ashfaqs-wedding-in-pictures|title=Pakistan cricket star Imad Wasim and Sannia Ashfaq's wedding in pictures|website=www.geosuper.tv|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}
The couple had their first child, a daughter, in 2021.{{cite web | title=Imad Wasim, wife welcome baby daughter | website=Geo.tv | date=March 4, 2021 | url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/337997-imad-wasim-announces-birth-of-baby-girl | access-date=December 16, 2024}} Their second child, a son, was born in 2022.{{cite web| title=Imad Wasim and Sannia Ashfaq welcome baby boy | website=ARY NEWS | date=August 27, 2022 | url=https://arynews.tv/imad-wasim-and-sannia-ashfaq-welcome-baby-boy/ | access-date=December 16, 2024}}
International career
He made his Twenty20 International debut for Pakistan against Zimbabwe in Lahore on 24 May 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/868725.html |title=Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan, 2nd T20I: Pakistan v Zimbabwe at Lahore, May 24, 2015 |access-date=24 May 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}} He made his One Day International debut for Pakistan against Sri Lanka on 19 July 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/860273.html |title=Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka v Pakistan at Colombo (RPS), Jul 19, 2015 |access-date=19 July 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}} He was selected in the Pakistan squad for the 2016 ICC World Twenty20. Later in 2016, he became the 1st Pakistani spinner to take a 5-fer in T20Is as he recorded figures of 5/14 against the Windies. Wasim was a regular member of the winning Pakistan team in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. He also won Pakistan's T20I Player of the Year award in 2017 as he finished the year top of the ICC T20I bowling rankings.{{Cite web|url=https://propakistani.pk/2017/09/15/pcb-awards-best-players-2017-pictures-player-reactions/|title=PCB Awards The Best Players of 2017 [Pictures & Player Reactions]|last=Rehman|first=Sajawal|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-09}}
In March 2019, Wasim was named in Pakistan's ODI squad for their series against Australia.{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/pakistan-squad-for-australia-odis-announced.html |title= Pakistan squad for Australia ODIs announced |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=8 March 2019}} Pakistan's captain Shoaib Malik was ruled out of the fourth ODI due to injury, with Wasim named as captain of the team in his place.{{cite web|url=https://www.brecorder.com/2019/03/29/484225/injured-shoaib-malik-out-of-fourth-odi-against-australia/ |title=Injured Shoaib Malik out of fourth ODI against Australia |work=Business Recorder |date=29 March 2019 |access-date=29 March 2019}}
The following month, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1181318.html |title=Mohammad Amir left out of Pakistan's World Cup squad |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=18 April 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1188332 |title=Amir left out of Pakistan's World Cup squad |work=International Cricket Council |access-date=18 April 2019}} He had a great tournament with both the ball and the bat as he scored 162 runs in 5 innings at an average of 54.00 and a healthy strike rate of 118.24 as well as chipping in with 2 wickets with an economy rate of 4.82 which was better than any Pakistani at the tournament.{{Cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/highest_career_strike_rate.html?id=12357&team=7&type=tournament|title=ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 - Pakistan Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=2020-04-09}}{{Cite web|url=https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/bowling/best_career_economy_rate.html?id=12357&team=7&type=tournament|title=ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 - Pakistan Cricket Team Records & Stats {{!}} ESPNcricinfo.com|website=Cricinfo|access-date=2020-04-09}}
{{As of|2020|04}}, he is ranked third in the International Cricket Council's One Day International all-rounder rankings{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/player-rankings/odi/all-rounder|title=Live Cricket Scores & News International Cricket Council|website=www.icc-cricket.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-17}} and seventh in the Twenty20 International bowling rankings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/mens/player-rankings/t20i/bowling|title=Live Cricket Scores & News International Cricket Council|website=www.icc-cricket.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-17}}
In June 2020, he was named in a 29-man squad for Pakistan's tour to England during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/29300707/haider-ali-new-face-pakistan-name-29-man-touring-party-england |title=Haider Ali the new face as Pakistan name 29-man touring party for England |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=12 June 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/haider-ali-named-in-29-player-squad-for-england-tour.html |title= Haider Ali named in 29-player squad for England tour |work=Pakistan Cricket Board |access-date=12 June 2020}} In September 2021, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asif-ali-khusdil-shah-included-in-pakistan-t20-wc-squad-sharjeel-khan-left-out-1276467| title=Sharjeel Khan dropped from T20 World Cup squad; Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah make 15-man cut |work= ESPN Cricnfo |access-date= 6 September 2021}}
In May 2024, he was named in Pakistan’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.{{Cite web |title=Pakistan Squad for ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2024 |url=https://www.scorewaves.com/news-details/pakistan-squad-for-t20-world-cup |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=ScoreWaves |language=en}}
On March 23, 2024, Wasim reversed his previous retirement from international cricket. This decision came after meeting with the PCB officials regarding his return to the national team for the T20 World Cup scheduled for June 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-23 |title=‘Pakistan comes first’: Imad Wasim takes back retirement in lead up to T20 World Cup |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1823317 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}} The decision is also due to his PSL 9 form in the later half of tournament that helped Islamabad united to lift the title for the third time.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-20 |title=Imad Wasim rises to the occasion as Islamabad United lift third PSL title |url=https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/799635-Imad-Wasim-rises-to-the-occasion-as-Islamabad-United-lift-third-PSL-title |last1=Anees-ur-Rehman |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240629115337/https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/799635-Imad-Wasim-rises-to-the-occasion-as-Islamabad-United-lift-third-PSL-title |archive-date= Jun 29, 2024 }}
On 13 December 2024, Imad announced retirement from international cricket for the second time.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c7086j2d8ggo|title=Amir and Imad retire from Pakistan duty again|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=14 December 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.wisden.com/series/south-africa-vs-pakistan-m-2024-25/cricket-news/pakistan-all-rounder-announces-second-international-retirement-in-13-months|title=Pakistan all-rounder announces second international retirement in 13 months|publisher=Wisden|accessdate=14 December 2024}}
Twenty20 franchise career
Wasim is considered a Twenty20 specialist.
In 2016 Karachi Kings picked him in the draft. In 2017 Karachi Kings announced Imad as the new captain, but in 2022 they made Babar Azam the new captain. In 2023, Wasim was named as captain again. Imad had a great tournament with bat scoring 404 runs with SR of 170.46 in just 10 matches. In 2024, Karachi Kings released him in the exchange of Hasan Ali. Wasim joined Islamabad United as a mentor. He is the only bowler to take a fifer in a Pakistan Super League final.
In 2020 Melbourne Renegades signed Wasim for the Big Bash League. In 2021 Jamaica Tallawahs signed him for the Caribbean Premier League.
In 2022 Wasim was picked by Galle Gladiators for the 2022 Lanka Premier League.
In 2023 He was signed by Melbourne Stars. In 2024 he was signed by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. On 20 March 2024 Wasim was drafted to Trent Rockets for the 2024 The Hundred.
Television
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! Year !! Show !! Channel !! Note | |||
| 2018 | With Samina Peerzada | YouTube | Web television talk show, guest for the season 1 on 9 April 2018 |
| 2022 | Jeeto Pakistan League | rowspan="2" | ARY Digital | Game show, special guest for the season 3 on 10 April 2022 |
| 2022-2023 | The Ultimate Muqabla | Adventure-action reality show{{Cite web |last=Nadeem |first=Syed Omer |title=The Ultimate Muqabla Is Almost Here And It Will Enthrall You |url=https://arydigital.tv/the-ultimate-muqabla-preview/ |website=ARY Digital |quote=The Ultimate Muqabla features Pakistani cricket bigwigs like Imad Wasim, Fawad Alam, Saeed Ajmal, Kamran Akmal, and Azam Khan [...]}} |
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