Imad Wasim’s Retirement Amidst Captaincy Ambitions Sparks Controversy in Pakistan Cricket.
Amid a cricketing upheaval in Pakistan post a lackluster ODI World Cup performance, the team structure underwent significant changes.
Shan Masood took over the Test team captaincy after Babar Azam stepped down, while Shaheen Afridi assumed responsibilities for the Twenty20 team.
In an unexpected twist, Imad Wasim, nurturing dreams of leading Pakistan, announced his retirement from international cricket.
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) November 24, 2023
Despite fan and personal aspirations for Pakistan’s captaincy, consistent team exclusions prompted Wasim to make this bold decision, shared on social media.
As Pakistan prepares for a test series in Australia, the team, featuring new faces, has been announced. However, Imad Wasim did not secure a spot in the squad.
The Pakistan squad for the Test series against Australia includes Shan Masood (captain), Amir Jamal, Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Farim Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shehzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan, Nauman Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Sayyid Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
The schedule for the Pakistan vs. Australia Test Series is as follows:
- First Match: 14th to 18th December (Perth Stadium)
- Second Match: December 26-30 (Melbourne Cricket Ground)
- Third Match: January 3 to 7 (Sydney Cricket Ground)
