Islamabad
All-rounder Imad Wasim cannot wait to get back on the field saying he wants Pakistan to reclaim its top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty20 rankings through the series against England this summer.
Imad said he was looking forward to team’s tour to England, for three Tests and T20s, as he would return to his routine life.
The 31-year-old, who scored 952 runs in 53 ODIs, said that the tour was important for players as it was the first tour following the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
“I am very eager to be back on cricket field. It has been a long time, not only for us but for all sports persons. They all want to play their sport and want to get back on the field,” Geo News quoted him as saying.
The all-rounder was a regular feature in Pakistan’s white-ball squad and would likely be named in 25-member squad.
“Obviously, for cricket and cricketers it is a very important tour, you are getting back to your life and routine which is very important. The thing is, every cricketer wants to play, weather closed doors or with crowds.”
According to a tentative plan, Pakistan would play the first Test in Manchester on August 5, followed by next two Tests in Southampton on August 13 and 21, respectively.
All three T20s would be played in Manchester on August 28, 30 and September 1. Imad, who scored 267 runs in 43 T20s, said Pakistan wants to reclaim its top spot in the ICC T20 ranking through the series.—APP
