In a press release on social media, Imad mentioned he was delighted to declare his “availability for Pakistan cricket in T20I format main as much as ICC T20 World Cup 2024”. He instructed ESPNcricinfo his availability doesn’t lengthen past the T20 World Cup that begins on June 1 and that he doesn’t anticipate to signal a central contract.
Imad’s all-round skill and his file within the Caribbean Premier League makes him a beautiful choice for Pakistan in a 12 months the place the majority of the T20 World Cup will probably be held within the West Indies. His CPL file over time is stellar – 61 wickets at a mean of 18.88 and financial system fee of 6.20.
There isn’t a phrase but from the PCB on whether or not Imad’s availability ends in a change in his contractual standing. Whereas he’s presently not believed to be fascinated about a central contract, signing one would tie him to the identical NOC coverage as different gamers, beneath which no participant can take part in additional than two T20 abroad leagues a 12 months. As issues stand, although, Imad’s availability till a T20 World Cup the place he appears to be like like a range certainty is an association of comfort for all events involved.
Imad has performed 66 T20Is for Pakistan up to now, scoring 486 runs at a strike fee of 131.70 and taking 65 wickets with an financial system of 6.26.
