Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim had plenty to say about Sikandar Raza, who made a thrilling comeback to the Lahore Qalandars’ dressing room for the PSL 10 final against Quetta Gladiators.
Moments after the toss in the grand finale at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Raza walked back into the Lahore Qalandars squad — fresh off a Test match in England — ready to play the biggest match of the tournament.
Money Can Make Things Happen: Imad Wasim
In a recent interview, when Imad Wasim was asked to describe Sikandar Raza in one word, the former Pakistan all-rounder didn’t play along with the game.
Instead, he dropped a reality check. “Like Shoaib Akhtar said — money can do things for you,” he stated.
Imad, never one to shy away from brutal honesty, elaborated on the physical and financial demands that come with the territory of modern franchise cricket.
“If you’re getting paid, you’ll go. I travel a lot too. Sometimes, one match ends, and the next day you’re playing another. I’ve travelled 24 hours straight and gone directly into a match.”
Raza’s Return: From Nottingham to Gaddafi
Let’s break it down: Sikandar Raza had taken partial leave from the Qalandars to play in Zimbabwe’s historic Test match against England in Nottingham. That game ended late Saturday night (Pakistan time).
The PSL 10 final? Sunday evening in Lahore. The odds of making it in time were slim.
But somehow, Raza made the impossible possible, rejoining the Qalandars squad just minutes after the toss. No warm-up. No downtime. Just sheer commitment. And that’s not all. He wasn’t just there to show up — he was there to win.
Imad Wasim Praises Sikandar Raza
Despite pointing out the commercial reality of modern cricket, Imad was all praise when it came to Raza’s attitude and performances.
“Sikandar Raza is a great player — he’s been performing consistently around the world for the last couple of years. He even won the ILT20 final for his team.”
“He’s a wonderful human being and a proper team player. I’ve played both with and against him… you can definitely call him a match-winner,” Imad added.
Now that’s respect. And it’s well earned. Raza has quietly carved out a reputation as one of the most dependable all-rounders in world cricket, playing clutch roles in various leagues.
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