Star Pakistan All-Rounder Ruled Out of T20 World Cup 2024 Match Against India
Imad Wasim is still in pain and is unlikely to play the upcoming match against India in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign hit a major blow with star all-rounder Imad Wasim struggling to recover from a side strain. While the team is attempting to manage the injury for tomorrow’s crucial clash against India, reports suggest an 80% chance he might be ruled out of the tournament altogether.
Looking for a replacement left-arm spinner, the team management, including captain Babar Azam and coach Gary Kirsten, are eyeing Mehran Mumtaz. Mumtaz has already cleared his fitness test at the NCA Lahore and is on standby, ready to be called upon if Imad Wasim is declared unfit.
This news comes as a setback for Pakistan. Wasim isn’t just a vital bowling option, offering those crucial four overs in the T20 format. He also provides valuable depth in the batting order, with the flexibility to slot in anywhere between No. 5 and No. 7.
Pakistan will be hoping against hope that Imad Wasim recovers miraculously for the India match. Otherwise, they will have to find a way to cope with his absence against their arch-rivals. They have already lost to the USA in the tournament opener.
Furthermore, another defeat for Pakistan will make their chances of making it to the Super 8 stage bleak. The USA, with two consecutive defeats, are currently sitting at the top of the points table of Group A.
