The 35-year-old marked another notable moment during his debut for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL) Season 13, scoring 14 runs off ten balls. He joins a select group, becoming the fourth cricketer to achieve this record after Kieron Pollard (2010), Azhar Mahmood (2012), and Andre Russell (2016).

Recently retiring from international cricket, Imad bid farewell to an illustrious eight-year career with the national team last month. Through his social media platform, the 34-year-old expressed that it was the fitting moment to conclude his international journey.

He stated, “In recent days I have been doing a lot of thinking about my international career and I have come to the conclusion that now it’s the right time for me to announce my retirement from international cricket.”

Imad extended his gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for their unwavering support throughout his career. His international journey began in May 2015 against Zimbabwe, culminating in 55 ODIs and 66 T20Is for Pakistan. He amassed 109 wickets and contributed 1,472 runs during his tenure.

A pivotal figure in the Pakistan squad, Imad played a crucial role in the 2017 Champions Trophy victory. He also featured prominently in tournaments like the 2016 T20 World Cup, 2019 World Cup, and 2021 T20 World Cup.

In addition to his international success, Imad showcased stellar performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 8. He garnered 404 runs in ten innings at an impressive average of 134.66 and a striking rate of 170.46, while also claiming nine wickets with his bowling prowess.

On the bowling front, Imad’s 47-wicket count is accompanied by an impressive average of 19.2 and an economy rate of 6.35, affirming his all-round brilliance.

The 2023 edition of The Hundred is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, August 1, featuring an exciting clash between Trent Rockets and Southern Brave in both the men’s and women’s events.

Regrettably, Ihsanullah, originally signed by the Oval Invincibles, will miss the tournament due to an injury. However, Imad Wasim has been given the chance to display his skills as he joins the Trent Rockets lineup for the first three games, stepping in as a replacement for the injured Rashid Khan.

The Welsh Fire team will be bolstered by the talents of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, enhancing their bowling attack significantly. Meanwhile, the Manchester Originals squad will be strengthened by the inclusion of Usama Mir and Zaman Khan, who are set to bring their unique abilities to the team.

Of note, all-rounder Shadab Khan will be the Birmingham Phoenix team’s focal point, expected to be a key player to watch out for throughout the tournament. With such impressive lineups and players, The Hundred promises to be an exhilarating spectacle for cricket enthusiasts.

Although the performance was not too bad, Imad Wasim was out of the national team for almost a year and a half. Therefore, this Pakistani all-rounder has threatened to take appropriate action if he is dropped from the team without a valid reason. Imad was regular in T20 World Cup in 2021. He did not perform very well in the World Cup held in Oman, but he did not have a bad performance either. Since then he was dropped from the team. Although he was with the team on the Bangladesh tour, he did not get a chance in the XI. And then Pak, the all-rounder, was left out of the limited-overs series against West Indies and Australia. He was not called to the team for the last Twenty20 World Cup. After a long wait, Imad finally got a call-up for the T20 series against Afghanistan in March. However, Pakistan lost the series 2-1 against the Afghans. But Imad Wasim did not play badly in that series. Due to this, he got a call for the series against New Zealand.

Imad Wasim told a local Pakistani TV channel, “They (selectors) never told me the reason for keeping me out of the national team for the last one and a half years. I will not let this happen again. If something like that happens this time, I will take important steps. He also said, ‘I am at such a stage in my career that if I am dropped again without any reason, I will have to take some action.’Even though he was out of the national team, he was financially more profitable. Imad said, “I didn’t have any financial problems while I was out of the national team. On the contrary, I earned 10 times more than what I used to earn playing for Pakistan.