Nine months after reversing his decision to make himself available for the ICC T20 World Cup in June 2024, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket.
Both Amir and Wasim reversed their retirement decision to make themselves available for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in June. The series also marks the return of Babar Azam as the white-ball skipper.
Imam scored a run-a-ball 100 (4x7), his seventh in ODI cricket, while Babar struck 96 off 98 balls, hitting 11 fours, as Pakistan tried hard to get past the 350-run mark but failed in the end despite Imad Wasim's whirlwind 26-ball 43 (4x6, 6x1).
In order to qualify for the knockout stage, Pakistan will not only have to register a win against Bangladesh but at the same time will hope that England lose against New Zealand.
After restricting the already knocked out Afghanistan to 227/9, Pakistan made heavy weather of the target by losing wickets at regular intervals.
The Asia Cup begins September 15 and features India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and a qualifier team.
Pakistan made 338 runs for the loss of four wickets in 50 overs against India in Champions Trophy final.
