Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has extended heartfelt wishes to his former teammates Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim following their decisions to retire from international cricket.
Both players had made themselves available for selection earlier this year, returning to the international fold ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 held in the West Indies and the USA. However, Pakistan’s campaign ended in disappointment, with the team crashing out in the group stage after significant defeats to India and the USA.
Imad’s contributions during the tournament included three wickets in as many matches, averaging 14.66, while he managed just 19 runs in two innings. Meanwhile, Amir stood out as Pakistan’s most effective bowler, claiming seven wickets in four games at an impressive average of 10.28.
Despite their performances, the two failed to appear for Pakistan, prompting their decisions to step away from international cricket.
Sarfaraz, who currently serves as a mentor for the Dolphins in the Champions T20 Cup, took to Instagram to share a touching message for the duo. “Happy retirement to both my teammates and brothers, best of luck for your future,” he wrote. Reflecting on his shared history with Imad and Amir, Sarfaraz added:
Maddy [Imad] and I share great memories, winning [the] U19 World Cup final and Champions Trophy final. [Amir is a] Champion bowler and champion player, I will never forget your world-class spell in [the] Champions Trophy final game. Be happy wherever you are with lots of prayers.
Both Amir and Imad played pivotal roles in Pakistan’s historic ICC Champions Trophy triumph in 2017 under Sarfaraz’s leadership. Amir’s fiery spell in the final against India remains etched in cricketing lore, as he removed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shikhar Dhawan, setting up a memorable victory for Pakistan.
As the two stars bid farewell to international cricket, Sarfaraz’s tribute highlights the camaraderie and shared legacy that will continue to define their careers.
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