Imad Wasim

Pakistani former cricketer

Syed Imad Wasim Haider (in Punjabi and Urdu: سید عماد وسیم حیدر) commonly known as Imad Wasim born on December 18, 1988, in Swansea, Wales, is a former Pakistani cricketer known for his left-arm spin bowling and handy batting skills. Although born in Wales, he represented Pakistan in 55 ODIs and 66 T20Is. He was the member of the Pakistan team that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.[2] He was also included in the squad in the 2019 World Cup and the 2021 T20 World Cup. On 24 November, 2023, Imad announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket.[3]

Imad Wasim in 2019
Personal information
Full nameSyed Imad Wasim Haider
Born (1988-12-18) 18 December 1988 (age 36)
Swansea, Wales
NicknameMaddy
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow orthodox left-arm
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 204)19 July 2015 v Sri Lanka
Last ODI1 November 2020 v Zimbabwe
ODI shirt no.9
T20I debut (cap 62)24 May 2015 v Zimbabwe
Last T20I24 April 2023 v New Zealand
T20I shirt no.9
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2005/06–2018/19Islamabad
2005/06–2014/15Islamabad Leopards
2009/10Federal Areas Leopards
2016–presentKarachi Kings
2016–presentJamaica Tallawahs
2019–presentNottinghamshire
2019-2022Northern
2019–2020Chattogram Challengers
2022Mirpur Royals
2023Sylhet Strikers
2023-Seattle Orcas
2023Trent Rockets
2023-Deccan Gladiators
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I FC LA
Matches 55 66 77 124
Runs scored 986 486 3,702 2,659
Batting average 42.86 15.18 40.68 36.93
100s/50s 0/5 0/1 6/20 2/16
Top score 63* 104* 207 117*
Balls bowled 2,403 1,224 8,412 5,902
Wickets 44 65 141 130
Bowling average 44.47 21.78 31.14 35.90
5 wickets in innings 1 1 3 1
10 wickets in match 0 0 1 0
Best bowling 5/14 5/14 8/81 5/14
Catches/stumpings 12/– 20/– 35/– 33/–
Medal record
Men's Cricket
Representing  Pakistan
ICC Champions Trophy
Winner 2017 Champions Trophy
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 31 August 2023

Early and personal life

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Imad Wasim was born in Swansea, Wales.[4] His dad worked as an engineer in the UK for a short time. When Imad was very young, his family moved to Pakistan. He grew up there and started playing cricket.[5]

Before becoming a cricketer, he was studying to become a doctor. But when he got the opportunity to play for Pakistan's under-19 team, he left his studies to focus on cricket.[6]

On 24 August 2019, Imad married Sannia Ashfaq at the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.[7] On 4 March 2021, the couple were blessed with a daughter who they named Inaya.[8]

References

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  1. "Profile". Sportskeeda.
  2. "Pakistan Squad - ICC Champions Trophy, 2017 Squad". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  3. "Imad Wasim, Pakistan all-rounder, announces international retirement". Hindustan Times. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  4. "Swansea-born Wasim's Pakistan mark". BBC Sport. 2015-07-19. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  5. "Reporters turn Imad Wasim press conference into background interview". The Express Tribune. 29 August 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  6. "Born in one country, played for another". ICC Cricket. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  7. "Pakistan cricket star Imad Wasim and Sannia Ashfaq's wedding in pictures". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  8. "Imad Wasim and his wife Sannia Ashfaq blessed with a baby girl; wishes pour in for the couple". Cricket Times. 2021-03-05. Retrieved 28 November 2023.