Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth18/12/1988
Age37 years
BirthplaceSwansea, Wales

Latest News about Imad Wasim

16/02/2026

Imad Wasim married Nyla Raja in a private ceremony in February 2026, shortly after the end of his first marriage. The marriage drew public attention because it followed a high-profile divorce and renewed discussion about his personal life.

28/12/2025

Imad Wasim's separation from his first wife, Sannia Ashfaq, became public in late December 2025. The split was followed by social media allegations from his former spouse, which brought significant attention to his personal life.

Do you like Imad Wasim?

You can vote only once.

Bio/Wiki

Full NameSyed Imad Wasim Haider
Other NameSyed Imad Wasim
NicknameMaddy
ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
ControversyIn February 2026, after his divorce from his first wife, he was accused of cheating and homewrecking by her. She also accused him of a forced abortion in 2023.

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 1" (186 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationMedicine (a college dropout)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNyla Raja (2025-2026)
Marriage Date
First MarriageAugust 2019
Second Marriage16 February 2026

Family

FatherSyed Wasim Haider
Siblings1 Brother
Spouse
  • Sannia Ashfaq (former British Model) (m. August 2019 - div. December 2025)
  • Nyla Raja (m. February 2026)
Children
  • Rayan (born in 2022)
  • Zayan (born in July 2025)
  • Inaya (born in 2021)

Career

Debut
ODI19 July 2015 (Pakistan vs Sri Lanka)
T2024 May 2015 (Pakistan vs Zimbabwe)
Jersey Numbers
  • # 9 (Pakistan)
  • # 9 (T20I)
Domestic Teams
  • Islamabad Cricket Team (2005-2006 to 2018-2019)
  • Karachi Kings (2016-2023)
  • Jamaica Tallawahs (2016-2023)
  • Nottinghamshire (2019-2023)
  • Northern (2019-2022)
  • Sylhet Strikers (2023)
  • Trent Rockets (2023-2024)
  • Melbourne Stars (2023-2024)
  • Islamabad United (2024-2025)
  • Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (2024-2024)
  • Glamorgan (2025)
  • Northern Superchargers (2025)
  • Dhaka Capitals (2025-2026)
Batting StyleLeft-handed
Bowling StyleSlow left-arm orthodox
International CareerPlayed 55 ODIs and 66 T20Is for Pakistan
RetirementAnnounced retirement from all formats of international cricket on 24 November 2023

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Imad Wasim was born in Swansea, Wales, while his father worked as an engineer in England.
2. He moved to Pakistan during his childhood and developed his cricketing skills in Islamabad.
3. Initially a medical student, he left his studies upon being selected for Pakistan’s under-19 team.
4. His first-class cricket career began with the Islamabad cricket team and later included various domestic teams.
5. Imad Wasim was drafted by Karachi Kings in 2016 and appointed captain the following year.
6. He had notable performances during the 2019 Cricket World Cup, scoring 162 runs and taking 2 wickets.
7. Ranked third in the ICC ODI all-rounder list in 2020 and seventh in T20I bowling rankings.
8. Participated in various international leagues, including the Big Bash League and the Caribbean Premier League.
9. He was a key member of the Pakistan team that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.
10. On 24 November 2023, he announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.
11. He is the first Welsh-born cricketer to represent Pakistan internationally.
12. Named Pakistan's T20I Player of the Year in 2017.
13. In 2016, he took 5 wickets for 14 runs against the West Indies in a T20 International, the first time a Pakistani spinner achieved this feat.
14. He has played over 300 T20 matches, scoring over 3,500 runs and taking over 300 wickets.
15. He was the only bowler to take five wickets in a Pakistan Super League final match.
Information on this page is collected from public sources and may not be 100% accurate. Report an error
Scroll to Top