In the two games at the event, Wasim scored 19 runs from three games and bagged three wickets at an economy of four. The match against Ireland in Lauderhill was his last game for Pakistan at the highest level. The 35-year-old has stated that he was privileged for being given the chance to sport the national colour.

Wasim also talked about how he wanted to continue playing the sport in the domestic format and appear in the franchise cricket all around the world.

To all fans & supporters:
After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket. Representing Pakistan on the world stage has been the greatest honor of my life, and every moment wearing the green jersey has been unforgettable.

Your unwavering…

— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) December 13, 2024

In his career of playing 55 ODIs and T20Is, Wasim has scored 1540 runs with six half-centuries to his name. The left-arm spinner has also secured 117 wickets for Pakistan, including two five-wicket hauls and a four-wicket haul.

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With Ghulam dominating the conversation of social media, an old video has resurfaced showing a controversial moment involving the cricketer in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Back in 2022, Ghulam got slapped by Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf while playing for the Lahore Qalandars.

Ghulam dropped a catch off Rauf’s bowling and after the bowler claimed a wicket, he slapped Ghulam during the celebration.

29-year-old Ghulam replaced an out-of-form Babar Azam at number four and foiled England’s aggressive bowling and fielding to go on and score a fantastic century.

Ghulam led a fightback along with Saim Ayub after the hosts, who won the toss, were struggling at 19/2 with England spinner Jack Leach striking twice in the first hour.

The day ended Ghulam’s frustrating long wait for a place in the Pakistan team after he smashed a national record 1,249 runs in the 2020 domestic season.

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“Holding the PSL in the same window as the IPL is a huge risk and the main issue could be availability of premium players, plus eyeballs on TV and digital media for the PSL matches,” an official with a team stated.

The PSL 2025, he added, had been explored by the PCB for a potential April–May window, but the franchise owners were still apprehensive about the competition competing against the IPL, which draws the greatest players in the world in addition to their wealth.

According to him, the PCB informed the franchise owners that they might be granted permission to begin direct negotiations with overseas players in order to secure commitments for the league prior to the IPL auction.

“We’ve been informed that we can at minimum validate talks with one or two major league players. However, it’s not yet final.”

Since its establishment, the PSL has been the PCB’s largest source of revenue because it was held during a favorable window, but as of 2023, things have changed.

“International cricket overtook the PSL as the PCB’s primary source of revenue in 2023,” a second franchise executive stated.

According to him, the PCB made 3.35 billion from the PSL in 2023, while international cricket brought in 5.5 billion.

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TOSS: The match toss between ISL vs LAH will take place at 07:00 PM IST

Start Time: 5 March, 07:30 PM IST

Venue: Pindi cricket stadium, Rawalpindi

ISL vs LAH My Dream11 Team

Wicketkeeper: Sam Billings

Batters: Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Fakhar Zaman (vc), Abdullah Shafique

All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan (c)

Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Fazalhaq Farooqi

ISL vs LAH Probable XI

Lahore Qalandars : Fakhar Zaman, Mirza Baig/Shawaiz Irfan, Abdullah Shafique, Sam Billings (wk), Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan.

Islamabad United: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Shadab Khan (c), Asif Ali, Azam Khan (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Mubasir Khan, Hasan Ali/Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

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During a post-match segment, Azam Khan revealed that he knows how to play guitar and even sing. After that, the anchors asked him to sing a few lines. He agrees to fulfill their requests and sings a few lines. The video of Azam Khan has taken over the internet. The fans are loving it and it is going viral at a rapid pace.

Azam Khan is a decent singer and plays the guitar so well too ? #HBLPSL8pic.twitter.com/9eUI9AUoWD

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) March 4, 2023

Azam Khan is currently the third-highest run-scorer in PSL 2023 with 242 runs from 6 matches with an astonishing batting average of 60.50. The fact that he comes to bat number 5 makes his stats more exciting.

Even during the last outing, he played a match-winning knock of 72 runs of 41 balls and helped his side chase down a 201 runs target from a desperate situation with four balls remaining. The Islamabad United would face Quetta Gladiators today on the 5th of march and get their spot in the top two on the points table. Quetta Gladiators on the other hand are at the bottom of the table with only one win in their six matches.

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TOSS: The match toss between Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi will take place at 06:30 PM IST

Start Time: 1 March, 07:00 PM IST

Venue: Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi

PES vs KAR My Dream11 Team

Wicketkeepers: Matthew Wade, Mohammad Haris

Batters: Shoaib Malik, Babar Azam, Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Allrounders: James Neesham, Imad Wasim

Bowlers: Wahab Riaz, Tabraiz Shamsi, Arshad Iqbal, Akif Javed

PES vs KAR Probable XI

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, James Neesham, Wahab Riaz, Saad Masood, Salman Irshad, Arshad Iqbal, and Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Karachi Kings: Matthew Wade (wk), Sharjeel Khan/Adam Rossington, Tayyab Tahir, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (c), Ben Cutting, Irfan Khan, Aamer Yamin/Mohammad Amir, Akif Javed, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Muhammad Musa/Andrew Tye.

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Rashid Khan’s quickfire 18 off 12 balls helped Lahore Qalandars reach the 200 runs mark in the first innings. Abdullah Shafique (45 off 24), Fakhar Zaman (36 off 23), and Sam Billings (33 off 23) were the main hero Qlandars’ innings, while Rashid and Sikandar Raza provided the final explosive push to the team.

.@rashidkhan_19‘s helicopter shot takes flight in Lahore! ?

That travelled 9️⃣9️⃣ metres ?#HBLPSL8 | #SabSitarayHumaray | #LQvIU pic.twitter.com/bclTlD4wh9

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 27, 2023

Rashid Khan What A Shot That Was ? Now Show Levels To Islamabad United That You Are The Best Spinner!

— Sameel Khan ?? (@SameelKhan_08) February 27, 2023

Rashid You Beauty @rashidkhan_19#ShaheenShahAfridi#PSL08 pic.twitter.com/muQsTkWu59

— Cricket is Awesome (@cricketawesome1) February 27, 2023

THE SOUND FROM THE BAT?❤️

— ????? (@CallMeSheri1) February 27, 2023

The real highlight of the Lahore innings was the helicopter shot from the Afghanistan skipper. The six traveled 99 meters. It was a short off length delivery and Rashid picked it from outside off and send it straight to the stands.

This is some serious batting talent Khaan Saab ?

— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel) February 27, 2023

Meanwhile Dhoni after seeing this shot pic.twitter.com/u5fV8Obrc4

— ً (@SarcasticCowboy) February 27, 2023

Social media has erupted following the splendid shot from Rashid Khan and the video of the six is going viral all over the internet. Many of the fans have even started posting memes within a few minutes. Rashid Khan has a massive fan following across the globe and fans once again are showering their love on him.

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Haris Rauf interacted with Babar Azam during the practice session prior to the match and Lahore Qalandars even posted it on their social media. They captioned it by writing “Interesting Conversation between Babar Azam & Haris Rauf.”

?️ Interesting Conversation between Babar Azam & Haris Rauf ?#sochnabemanahai #HBLPSL8 #QalandarHum #QalandarsCity #LQvPZ pic.twitter.com/qRpPUtz04J

— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) February 26, 2023

The pacer expressed his views and said that Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are the big wickets that he wants at all costs. He said “No matter what happens, I just need to take your wicket! Only [Virat] Kohli and you are the exceptions right now. [Kane] Williamson was saved from slip twice. But I have these 3-4 players in my mind.”

Everyone burst into a peal of laughter and Babar replied by saying he has already dismissed him in the nets during practice sessions. He said “But you already got me in practice sessions. Why don’t you consider those?”

Haris replied by saying “Nah. I need your wicket in the match,” which again started a series of laughter. Babar concluded the conversation by saying “May Allah does well with all.”

Lahore Qalandars defeated Peshawar Zalmi in a high-octane match by 40 runs. Qalandars put together their highest score of 241 runs on board with the help of Fakhar Zaman(96) and Abdulla Shafique(75). Sami Billings played a blazing cameo of unbeaten 47 of 23 balls.

Peshawar Zalmi at one point looked like might chase it but constant blows from Qalandars restricted them to 201 runs. Tom Kohler-Cadmore (55 off 23) and Saim Ayub (51 off 34) did give the team some hope but Shaheen Afridi’s fifer turned out to be the real highlight.

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TOSS: The match toss between KAR vs MUL will take place at 02:00 PM IST

Start Time: 26 February, 02:30 PM IST

Venue: National Bank Cricket Stadium

KAR vs MUL My Dream11 Team

Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan (C)

Batters: Shoaib Malik, Rilee Rossouw, James Vince (VC), Shan Masood

All-rounders: Ben Cutting, Imad Wasim, A Yamin

Bolwers: Ihsanullah, Abbas Afridi, A Javed

KAR vs MUL Probable XI

Karachi Kings: Matthew Wade (wk), James Vince, Haider Ali, Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim (c), Ben Cutting, Irfan Khan, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Umar, Imran Tahir, and Akif Javed

Multan Sultans: Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Kieron Pollard, Khushdil Shah, Carlos Brathwaite, Usama Mir, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Ilyas, and Ihsanullah

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He took A massive dig at the Bowling of Quetta Gladiators by saying, “Maine ground par hi sab kuch kha lia.”

During the post-match press conference, he was asked, “Aap match se pehle kya khaa ke aye the”, he replied, “Mai match se pehle kuch ni kha ke aaya tha maine ground par hi sab kuch kha lia”.

I had QG bowlers for dinner. Azam Khan ? pic.twitter.com/uPN4Nc6KLP

— Abu Bakar Tarar (@abubakarSays_) February 25, 2023

Azam has already surprised everyone with his exceptional batting talent; such knocks are proof of that. His performance led his team to 220 against Quetta Gladiators, eventually winning the match by 63 runs as Quetta Gladiators got all out at 157 runs.

Another fact that makes Azam’s innings unique is that his father, Moin Khan, coaches Queeta Gladiators, the team he wiped out with his dominating batting performance.

When you make your dad proud ?#SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #QGvIU pic.twitter.com/9sVWHkOByQ

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 24, 2023

Azam has made his International debut against England in T20Is but has yet to deliver charisma. He has scored six runs in the three T20 internationals he has played. However, he is still considered one of Pakistan cricket’s most promising cricketing talents. The win inclined Islamabad United’s position in the points table as they are now at the second spot, winning 3 of their four matches.

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