Islamabad United all-rounder Imad Wasim was caught smoking in the changing area after getting a title-winning five-wicket haul for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 last win against Multan Rulers in Karachi on Monday.
With the new ball for Islamabad, Wasim wrecked through the Multan batting line up with his professional best T20 figures of five for 23 out of four overs – his initial five-for in the PSL.
As it turns out, Wasim’s figures were likewise awesome by any bowler in a PSL last. Prior, the Rulers oversaw 159-9 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat.
They were directed by a 40-ball 57 by Usman Khan and 26 by captain Mohammad Rizwan. Khan hit seven boundaries and a six however when he got out in the sixteenth over, Rulers lost five wickets for only 13 runs, drooping to 127-9.
United, sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta gladiators qualified for the end of the season games while Karachi Lords and defending champions Lahore Qalandars were taken out in the first round of the 9th edition of the League.
Following the noteworthy appearance in his four-over spell, Wasim got back to the changing area when the broadcast visuals caught him smoking a cigarette during the eighteenth over of the innings.
LMartin Guptill’s half century put up the game for Islamabad five down at 121. Strolling in at number six, Wasim stood unbeaten on 19 as he brought his side back home in a possible two-wicket win.
Wasim was additionally declared the Player of the match for his all round performance. Islamabad are presently the best side across nine editions of the PSL with three titles.
Then again, the sultans have wrapped sprinters up in three progressive seasons.
The 35-year-old who has 65 T20I and 55 ODI wickets last addressed Pakistan in April 2024 other than 1472 international runs across formats.
There have likewise been other ongoing examples where cricketers have been found smoking in the changing area.
During the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was seen vaping an e-cigarette in a match against South Africa.
Before that in 2022, Afghanistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad was given a demerit point for smoking on the ground during a Bangladesh premier League (BPL) match.
