Introduction
Syed Imad Wasim Haider, known as Imad Wasim, (born 18 December 1988) is a Welsh-born Pakistani cricketer who played in the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup for the national team and has also played first-class, List A cricket and Twenty20 cricket in Pakistan. He represented Islamabad Leopards team in Faysal Bank T20 Cup 2012–12 season. He is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm orthodox bowler. He is to make his test debut against Bangladesh in Pakistan's upcoming series to replace Mohammad Nawaz and Babar Azam who have been knocked out of the test squad.
Early career
Wasim was born in Wales. His father briefly worked in the UK as an engineer. Wasim's parents moved to Pakistan when he was at a very early age, and he consequently played all first-class cricket there. He became the first Welsh-born cricketer to represent Pakistan.
International career
He made his Twenty20 International debut for Pakistan against Zimbabwe in Lahore on 24 May 2015. He made his One Day International debut for Pakistan against Sri Lanka on 19 July 2015. He was selected in the Pakistan squad for the 2016 ICC World Twenty20.
On 23 September 2016, Wasim became the first spinner for Pakistan to take five wickets in a T20I, when he took 5 for 14 against West Indies at Dubai.
International record
ODI five-wicket hauls
| ODI five-wicket hauls of Imad Wasim | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Figures | Match | Against | City/Country | Venue | Year | Result |
| 1 | 5/14 | 7 |  Ireland |  Dublin, Ireland | The Village | 2016 | Won |
T20I five-wicket hauls
| T20I five-wicket hauls of Imad Wasim | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Figures | Match | Against | City/Country | Venue | Year | Result |
| 1 | 5/14 | 13 |  West Indies |  Dubai, UAE | Dubai Cricket Stadium | 2016 | Won |
International awards
Twenty20 International cricket
Man of the Match awards
| # | Series | Season | Opponent | Match Performance | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan in Zimbabwe | 2015 | Zimbabwe | 19 (12 balls, 1x4, 1x6) ; 4-0-11-4 ; 1 run out |  Pakistan won by 13 runs. |
| 2 | Pakistan vs West Indies in UAE | 2016 | West Indies | 4-0-14-5 ; DNB | Pakistan won by 9 wickets |
| 3 | Pakistan vs West Indies in UAE | 2016 | West Indies | 4-1-21-3 ; DNB | Pakistan won by 8 wickets |
Player of the Series awards
| # | Series | Season | Series Performance | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan in Zimbabwe | 2015 | Runs: 32 (12 balls: 3×4, 1x6), Ave – 39.99, SR – 152.38 Bowling: 8-0-25-5. | Pakistan won the series 2-0. |
| 2 | Pakistan vs West Indies in UAE | 2016 | Runs: DNB Bowling: 12-1-53-9. | Pakistan won the series 3-0. |