Islamabad United all-rounder and former Pakistan player Imad Wasim was caught smoking during the PSL 2024 final against Multan Sultans. After taking 5 key wickets, Imad’s smoking picture has gone viral on social media.
Cricketers have opened up on smoking in the dressing room in the past, but this is the first incident after years when a player was seen smoking despite knowing that he could come on camera at any point in time.
The leading cricket bodies prohibit the public display of cigarettes and alcohol, and Imad’s act could lead to sanctions by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
He retired from international cricket after being ignored by the selectors for a long time. Wasim continues to be a part of leading T20 leagues across the globe.
Multan scored 159/9 in the allotted 20 overs, with Usman Khan accumulating 57 off 40 balls. He hit 7 fours and 1 six in his innings.
Iftikhar Ahmed played an aggressive knock of 32 off 20 deliveries, laced with 3 fours and as many sixes.
Imad dismissed Yasir Khan, David Willey, Johnson Charles, Khushdil Shah, and Chris Jordan. Shadab Khan took three scalps: Mohammad Rizwan, Usman Khan, and Usama Mir.