Imad Wasim, a prominent all-rounder, has responded to inquiries about whether he would pardon Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, if he were to apologize for omitting Imad from the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup squad.
Babar Azam has faced criticism for his individual performance and leadership skills, with some social media sections alleging that he influenced the selection of his "friends" for the World Cup squad.
Despite calls from fans for the inclusion of all-rounder Imad Wasim based on his performances in the 2023 Caribbean Premier League, he was not chosen for the tournament. Mohammad Hafeez, a highly regarded former Pakistan captain, spoke out about Imad Wasim's exclusion from the team, suggesting that Babar Azam should publicly apologize for not selecting him.
Imad Wasim shared his perspective on Mohammad Hafeez's remarks during an interview on a private channel. He stated that the country would forgive the Pakistan captain if he led the team to victory. Imad Wasim also emphasized that he harbors no expectations from anyone, as he believes that everything is ultimately in the hands of a higher power.
It is worth noting that Pakistan needs to win its remaining matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against South Africa, Bangladesh, New Zealand (the 2019 finalists), and the defending champions to maintain their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
