Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has indirectly criticized all-rounder Imad Wasim for choosing to be a television expert instead of actively participating in domestic cricket. While Akram didn’t mention Imad Wasim by name, his comments during a discussion on “A Sports with Misbah-ul-Haq” hinted at players sitting on television panels instead of playing in domestic tournaments.
During the discussion, Akram expressed his concern about certain Pakistani cricketers choosing television roles over actively playing in domestic cricket. He mentioned that while players engaged with the Pakistan team were justified, and others were sitting on television and expressing their desire to play for the national side. Akram questioned the feasibility of such aspirations, emphasizing the importance of active participation in domestic cricket.
“The players who are busy with the Pakistan team are fine, but what about others? A couple of them are sitting on television, and they want to play for Pakistan. How is that possible?: Akhram said.
Imad Wasim, without being directly named by Akram, has been under scrutiny for his decision to take up television expert roles instead of participating in domestic tournaments. In a recent Pakistani television show, Imad Wasim addressed a fan query about his absence from domestic cricket. He cited commitments to T10 cricket as a reason for not being available for tournaments like the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy or the ongoing Pakistan Cup (50-over).
The discussion around Imad Wasim’s absence from domestic cricket gained traction as Pakistan faced challenges with their spin bowling in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup. Spinners Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, and Mohammad Nawaz underperformed, contributing to Pakistan’s inconsistent performances in the tournament. Imad Wasim’s name came up in discussions as a potential solution to the spin bowling issues.
Pakistan, after a series of mixed performances, finds themselves on the brink of qualification for the World Cup semi-finals. Their equation involves hoping for a loss by New Zealand in their upcoming match against Sri Lanka or intervention by rain. Additionally, Pakistan must secure a victory against England in their last league game to qualify for the semi-finals.
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In case New Zealand wins their match against Sri Lanka, Pakistan would still have a chance to qualify, but they would need to beat England by a significant margin to surpass New Zealand’s Net Run Rate (NRR). The complex scenarios highlight the importance of not only winning matches but also considering the margin of victory to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
