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'Aaj kal retirement lekr league khelna fashion hai' - Fans react as Imad Wasim signs contract with Melbourne Stars for BBL 2023-24

Imad Wasim is set to join the team after Christmas to participate in the remaining matches of the T20 franchise tournament. Imad Wasim is set to join his former national teammates, Usama Mir, and Haris Rauf, in the BBL 2023-24.

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The former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has inked a deal with the Melbourne Stars franchise for the upcoming Men's Big Bash League (BBL) season. Imad Wasim is set to join the team after Christmas to participate in the remaining matches of the T20 franchise tournament. Imad Wasim is set to join his former national teammates, Usama Mir, and Haris Rauf, in the BBL 2023-24.

However, Haris Rauf has not received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his participation in the upcoming BBL season. The general manager of the Melbourne Stars, Blair Crouch mentioned that Imad Wasim's all-round skills would strengthen the team, especially with Liam available for three matches. Crouch expressed enthusiasm about the notable presence of Pakistani fans at the MCG.

“With Liam available for the first three matches, we identified Imad as a player who could come in and perform a role for us with his left-arm spin and lengthen our batting lineup. I’m looking forward to seeing lots of Pakistan fans in the crowd at the MCG with Imad joining his former national teammates, Usama Mir and Haris Rauf,” said Melbourne Stars General Manager Blair Crouch.

The right time for me to announce my retirement: Imad Wasim

Having been denied a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the T10 League and directed to participate in a domestic T20 tournament, Imad Wasim recently announced his retirement from international cricket. Wasim cited past unfavourable experiences as a contributing factor in his decision. The 34-year-old Pakistan all-rounder also said that he has been reflecting on his international cricket career and has concluded that it is the right time to announce his retirement. Imad even expressed his gratitude to the PCB for their support over the years.

“In recent days I have been doing a lot of thinking about my international career and I have come to the conclusion that now is the right time for me to announce my retirement from international cricket. I would like to thank the PCB for all their support over the years – it has truly been an honour to represent Pakistan,” Imad said.

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