Imad Wasim

The comments date back to last year, when Imad spoke about Raza’s late arrival for the PSL 10 final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Raza had taken a partial leave from the Qalandars squad to play a one-off Test for Zimbabwe against England in Nottingham.

PSL 2026 kicks off March 26 with Lahore Qalandars facing Hyderabad Kingsmen, but without spectators due to regional issues and rising costs. The tournament will be broadcast-first, held in Lahore and Karachi. Despite the challenges, eight teams and international stars promise exciting cricket, with the opening match at 7:30 PM IST.

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim praised India after their T20 World Cup 2026 victory, saying the team proved its dominance despite criticism about favourable conditions. He said pitches were balanced and India still delivered strong performances. “Sometimes, the conditions were even against India,” he said, adding that Pakistan must accept “they are bigger than us and many other teams.”

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed’s signing by Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred created a flutter, though the BCCI said overseas leagues are outside its control. Bought for £190,000 by the Sun Group-owned franchise, Abrar’s deal drew attention as Pakistani players remain absent from the IPL since 2009. Despite that, several Pakistan cricketers have played for IPL-linked teams in global T20 leagues.

Pakistan's white-ball all-rounder Imad Wasim on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket following his omission from the 50-over World Cup squad. Despite being born in Wales and aged 34, Imad found himself replaced by Mohammad Nawaz for the World Cup held in India.

Former Pakistan captain Saleem Malik has leveled serious allegations against all-rounder Imad Wasim. Malik claims that Wasim intentionally wasted deliveries during the T20 World Cup match against India. In the match, Pakistan was chasing a modest target of 120 runs. They fell short by 7 runs, finishing their innings at 113 for 7.

Following his stellar performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final against Multan Sultans at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on Monday, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim was discovered smoking in the dressing room. Wasim played a pivotal role in Islamabad United's clinching of their third PSL title. He delivered a five-wicket haul, restricting Multan Sultans to 159/9, and later contributed an unbeaten 19 runs to secure the successful run chase.

Imad Wasim, during a break in play, jokingly reacted to the crowd's chants of 'Babar Azam' by mimicking Lionel Messi's celebration, removing his shirt and holding it aloft, adding entertainment to the match.

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has made a plea to all-rounder Imad Wasim to rethink his choice of retiring from international cricket. Imad, the 34-year-old all-rounder, revealed his decision to step away from cricket through a social media post on Friday, citing his belief that the timing was right for his departure from the sport. On Saturday, Latif expressed his views on X, hailing Imad as Pakistan's "top spinner" and encouraging him to reconsider his retirement from international cricket.

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim has confirmed his divorce from wife Sannia Ashfaq after six years of marriage, citing unresolved issues and mutual consent. Sannia also confirmed the separation, attributing it to a third-party involvement that ended their struggling union. The couple has three children.

Despite his stellar performance in the PSL final against Multan Sultans on Monday, all-rounder Imad Wasim found himself embroiled in major controversy after being spotted smoking in the dressing room. The 35-year-old was later seen making a smoking gesture after his team's title win.

All-rounder Imad Wasim's unbeaten 49 guided Pakistan to a thrilling three-wicket victory over minnows Afghanistan in Leeds on Saturday, maintaining their hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.

Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim faces scrutiny as his wife, Sannia Ashfaq, posted a cryptic message on Instagram amidst rumours of his alleged affair with social media influencer Naila Raja. Sannia's post, hinting at a carefully chosen time to speak, and the omission of Wasim's name in their child's birth announcement, have fueled speculation about marital discord.

This is an interesting cricketing trivia involving Sarfraz Ahmed and Imad Wasim that will keep the Pakistani fans interested in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday.

Imad Wasim’s ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq accused him of forcing her to abort their child in 2023, cheating on her, and threatening her during pregnancy. She shared posts, videos, and messages claiming emotional and physical trauma and called him a “murderer.” Ashfaq urged a boycott of Islamabad United and requested an investigation by Pakistan’s PM and PCB chief.

Former captain Wasim Akram and two current Pakistani cricketers -- Muhammad Aamir and Imad Wasim -- have failed to strike a compromise with Lahore franchise to avoid disciplinary action for their alleged indecent behaviour during a Pakistan Super League match.

“I am writing this from a place of deep pain. My home has been broken, and my children have been left without their father. I am a mother of three, including a five month old infant who has yet to be held by his father. This is not a story I wished to share, but silence should never be mistaken for weakness," she wrote.

Former Pakistan captain Salim Malik has accused all-rounder Imad Wasim of deliberately wasting balls during Pakistan's six-run defeat to India in the ICC T20 World Cup match in New York. Malik criticized Wasim's slow-paced innings, which took 23 balls to score just 15 runs, as it appeared as if he was wasting balls and making the run chase difficult.

Zimbabwe skipper Chamu Chibhabha won the toss and decided to bat in the third and final Twenty20 international against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

Pakistan left-armer Shaheen Afridi is missing in action at the ongoing Asia Cup in UAE due to a knee injury sustained during the Sri Lanka Test series last month, but he continues to be a topic of discussion.

Melbourne Renegades suffered a blow as South Africa spinner Imran Tahir pulled out of the Big Bash League (BBL) due to personal reasons.

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Times of India

Pakistan survived a mighty scare to continue their surge towards the World Cup semifinals with Imad Wasim (49 not out) showing nerves of steel to guide them to a tense three-wicket win over Afghanistan on Saturday. With this win, Pakistan have now jumped to the fourth spot with nine points, pushing hosts England to five.

Amid reports of strife between Pakistan captain Babar Azam and allrounder Imad Wasim, a video has surfaced from the team's training session on Ireland tour where the two could be seen involved in what appears to be a heated discussion. The incident captured on video shows Wasim animatedly confronting Azam on the sidelines of team's net session in Dublin.

As Pakistan reevaluate their strategies and looks to the future, the search for versatile players who can excel in all aspects of the game remains critical. The ability to adapt to different game situations and deliver when it matters most is a hallmark of Afridi's legacy that Pakistan aims to replicate.

Mohammad Hafeez, who previously served as both captain and coach for the Pakistan cricket team, disclosed a surprising piece of information after his team's close six-run loss to India in the T20 World Cup match held in New York on Sunday.

Pakistan have rung the changes for the Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan later this month, resting skipper Babar Azam and handing the captaincy to Shadab Khan, selectors said on Monday.

Leg spinner Usman Qadir grabbed four wickets to guide Pakistan to a 3-0 whitewash of Zimbabwe with an eight-wicket victory in the third Twenty20 in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Qadir -- son of the late star spinner Abdul Qadir -- finished with 4-13 from four mesmerizing overs to restrict Zimbabwe to a paltry 129-9 in 20 overs.

Rain delayed the start of the marquee T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan in New York. The rain began to fall about 90 minutes before the scheduled start time of 10:30 local (14:30 GMT) with the 34,000 capacity venue around half full. Pakistan skipper Babar won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in their Group A game.

Ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 final, Karachi Kings skipper Imad Wasim said sticking to the basics in both batting and bowling department will be a key to their success.