by: Atika Mehboob TN Sport Pakistan:
Former Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman, Rashid Latif, has made a public appeal to all-rounder Imad Wasim, urging him to rethink his decision to retire from international cricket. Latif took to the social media platform ‘X’ to emphasize Imad’s significant contributions to the team, highlighting him as Pakistan’s premier spinner and a crucial asset with the bat.
“Imad Wasim should reconsider his retirement decision. He is Pakistan’s best spinner and can be very helpful in batting as well. If the team’s most effective player isn’t in the World Cup, it’s not just Imad’s loss, it’s Pakistan’s loss. Mohammad Hafeez should strive to bring Imad back. If leagues need to be played, consider separation from the central contract, but keep yourself available for the Pakistan team,” wrote Rashid Latif.
Yesterday, the left-handed batter officially announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. Throughout his career, the 34-year-old featured in 55 ODIs, amassing 986 runs and securing 44 wickets. In T20Is, Imad boasted 66 appearances, contributing 486 runs while impressively claiming 65 wickets.
