In the world of modern cricket, fitness isn’t just an add-on—it’s a must. And former all-rounder Imad Wasim isn’t shying away from saying it like it is, especially when it comes to Pakistan’s talented but struggling wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan.
In a recent interview on a local sports show, Imad gave fans a peek into a heart-to-heart conversation he had with Azam. No drama, no headlines—just some old-school, brotherly advice laced with realism and concern.
“You Don’t Need to Lose 40 Kilos…”
Imad made it clear that Azam Khan doesn’t need to undergo a dramatic transformation. But a little commitment to fitness, especially trimming down just a bit, could make all the difference.
“It was me and Azam, sitting and talking about cricket. He loved it. There were things that I advised him to sort out. You don’t need to lose 40 or 30 kgs—you just need to lose a bit,” Imad said, keeping it real.
That’s the kind of candid honesty you’d expect from a teammate who genuinely cares.
Talent Isn’t the Problem—Discipline Might Be
There’s no denying Azam Khan’s raw talent. Anyone who’s followed his domestic and franchise cricket journey knows that he can turn games around. But as Imad rightly pointed out, one season of poor form shouldn’t define a player, and it definitely shouldn’t end a career.
“Just get his head right towards the game… He’s a phenomenal talent, showing it all over the world. One season doesn’t make you a bad player.”
Imad believes that with the T20 World Cup done and dusted, Azam now has 3-4 months of downtime—a golden opportunity to hit the reset button.
A Wake-Up Call for Azam Khan
Azam’s recent numbers tell a painful story. In PSL 10, playing for Islamabad United, he managed just 66 runs in 7 matches—an average of 11.00 with a strike rate of 101.53.
At the international level, it hasn’t been much brighter either. 14 T20Is, 88 runs, average of 8.80. His last international outing? That forgettable match against the USA in Dallas, where Pakistan suffered a shocking defeat in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
It’s been rough. But it’s also the kind of phase that builds character—if a player is willing to learn and bounce back. And Imad seems to believe Azam is.
Can Azam Khan Turn It Around?
The message is loud and clear: Azam Khan has the talent, but now he needs the discipline. Fitness isn’t just about aesthetics—it affects reflexes, movement, and mental sharpness, especially for a wicketkeeper. And while losing weight might not be the only solution, committing to self-improvement is.
Imad’s advice wasn’t harsh—it was human. A reminder that behind every underperforming stat is a player trying to find his way back. And if Azam can channel this low phase into motivation, Pakistan might just get back a better version of the explosive hitter they hoped for.
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