Imad Wasim Clarifies Speculation Regarding Rift With Babar Azam

Imad Wasim, the all-rounder from Pakistan, has addressed speculations regarding his relationship with captain Babar Azam, refuting any discord and stressing the team’s unified focus on winning the T20 World Cup 2024 under Azam’s leadership.

Imad reiterated Pakistan’s allegiance to Azam’s captaincy, expressing solidarity with him and suggesting that Azam’s reinstatement might be due to his potential to guide the team to victory in the upcoming World Cup.

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Furthermore, Imad shared his personal aspirations to perform well on the field and fulfill his role within the team during the tournament.

The Pakistan squad is currently preparing for their tour of Ireland at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. While some players have begun training, others like Shaheen Afridi and Azam Khan are expected to join the camp shortly.

However, Hasan Ali and Shadab Khan will be absent from the ongoing training sessions due to prior commitments. They will rejoin the squad in Ireland.

The team’s itinerary includes three T20Is in Ireland, followed by four in England, before heading to the United States for the T20 World Cup. The final squad, initially consisting of 18 players, will be reduced to 15 after the first T20I against England on May 22.

Pakistan squad for Ireland and England T20Is:
Babar Azam (c), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan