Imad Wasim was born on December 18, 1988, in Swansea, Wales. However he moved to Pakistan when he was at a very early age, and he consequently started playing at all first-class cricket. The famous bowling all-rounder from Pakistan was studying medicine. But then destiny had different plans for the youngster. He quit medicine to be a part of the under-19 Pakistan team. Imad Wasim made his Twenty20 International debut for Pakistan against Zimbabwe in Lahore on 24 May 2015.  Wasim was also a member of the winning Pakistan team in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. As the Pakistani cricketer turns 31, let’s have a look at some facts about him. After Hasan Ali, Pakistan All-Rounder Imad Wasim to Tie Knot With Sania Ashfaq of London.

  • Imad Wasim was born on 18 December 1988 In Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales.

  • Since Imad was born in the UK, he also holds a British passport.

  • His father briefly worked in the UK as an engineer.

  • Imad Wasim is the first Welsh-born cricketer to represent Pakistan in international cricket

  • He idolizes famous Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram.

  • He found himself in the middle of an alleged scandal with a girl of Afghan-descent.

  • Imad Wasim has so far played 74 first-class matches and has scalped 138 wickets. He has amassed 3,619 runs at an average of 41.59.

Very recently in September 2019, Wasim was named as the captain of Northern for the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy tournament. He was seen in action during the T20I series against Australia. Now on his birthday, the entire team of LatestLY.com wishes him a very Happy Birthday.

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