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Imad Wasim, the former Pakistan all-rounder, has shared his thoughts on the arrival of Sikandar Raza just before the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.
All-rounder Raza arrived just ten minutes before the toss and was rushed to the stadium.
A day earlier, he was trying to prevent an innings defeat in the Test match for Zimbabwe against England at Trent Bridge. He scored 60 off 68 balls before getting out, resulting in his team’s defeat.
Within a few hours, he got on a plane to Lahore, where his team, the Lahore Qalandars, were playing the final match of the PSL against the Quetta Gladiators.
Lahore Qalandars had two team lists ready: one with him playing and another with Shakib al Hasan in case he didn’t arrive on time.
The inclusion of Raza in the Playing XI helped Lahore Qalandars as he played a match-winning knock, scoring 22 off just seven balls. His heroics helped Qalandars in clinching third PSL title in last four seasons
Speaking on the post-match PSL review show, Imad Wasim reflected on the journey of Sikandar Raza while hailing him as a team man.
“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 traveled 24 hours as well and straight away played on the ground. So yes, money can make different things happen,” Imad said.
Imad also hailed Raza’s abilities, stating that he is a true match-winner for the past few years.
“Sikandar Raza has been a great player for a couple of years now. A great human being and a proper team man. You can call him a match-winner because of his performances in the last couple of years,” he concluded.
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