Imad Wasim, former Pakistan all-rounder and 2017 Champions Trophy hero, joined Saj for an exclusive interview with PakPassion. He provided a blunt analysis of Pakistan cricket’s struggles and outdated tactics. Imad highlighted the urgent changes needed for Pakistan to compete globally. His insights shed light on the team’s shortcomings and the way forward.

By Saj Sadiq (March 12, 2025)

Imad Wasim, former Pakistan all-rounder and 2017 Champions Trophy hero, joined Saj for an exclusive interview with PakPassion, where he delivered a blunt analysis of Pakistan cricket’s struggles, outdated tactics, and the urgent changes needed to compete globally.

Imad doesn’t hold back as he critiques the team’s approach, selection blunders, and the culture of ex-players criticizing instead of offering solutions.

Main topics covered in this interview:

Outdated strategies: He criticized Pakistan’s outdated white-ball strategies, highlighting their failure to adapt to modern cricket trends.

Fan interest warning: He warned that poor performances might drive fans away from the game.

Flawed team selections: He questioned the team’s puzzling selections, particularly the lack of spinners in crucial matches.

Call for constructive feedback: He urged media and ex-players to focus on constructive solutions rather than constant criticism.

Support for Shaheen Shah Afridi: He defended Shaheen Afridi’s aggressive bowling style despite recent backlash.

Impact of poor planning: Claimed that the team’s struggles began in 2019 due to poor planning and inexperience.

Importance of experience: Highlighted the role of experience by comparing Pakistan’s squad to India’s dominance under Rohit Sharma.

Watch the full interview here:

"Fans won’t show up if we play like this": Imad Wasim | PakPassion Exclusive