Imad Wasim

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 name	Syed Imad Wasim Haider
Born	(1988-12-18) 18 December 1988 (age 36) Swansea, Wales
Nickname	Maddy
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Batting	Left-handed
Bowling	Slow orthodox left-arm
Role	All-rounder
International information
National side	Pakistan (2015–2023)
ODI debut (cap 204)	19 July 2015 v Sri Lanka
Last ODI	1 November 2020 v Zimbabwe
ODI shirt no.	9
T20I debut (cap 62)	24 May 2015 v Zimbabwe
Last T20I	24 April 2023 v New Zealand
T20I shirt no.	9
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2005/06–2018/19	Islamabad
2005/06–2014/15	Islamabad Leopards
2009/10	Federal Areas Leopards
2016–present	Karachi Kings
2016–present	Jamaica Tallawahs
2019–present	Nottinghamshire
2019-2022	Northern
2019–2020	Chattogram Challengers
2022	Mirpur Royals
2023	Sylhet Strikers
2023-	Seattle Orcas
2023	Trent 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

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]