Sikandar Raza Hits Back At Imad Over PSL Final Remarks

There was noise around money and motivation tied to Sikandar Raza last year. It has not faded.

When Imad Wasim comments first surfaced, they raised eyebrows across the cricket circle. His take linked Sikandar Raza’s last-minute arrival for the PSL 10 final to financial motivation. It felt blunt, maybe a little too blunt.

Now Raza has answered. Calmly, but with intent.

Speaking in a recent interview, he dismissed the suggestion outright. He explained that his decision had nothing to do with money. In fact, he revealed he lost part of his earnings by missing earlier matches. That detail landed hard.

“My priorities are respect, honour and loyalty,” he said, choosing his words carefully. He chose clarity over drama.

The story goes back to that chaotic final buildup. Raza had been in England, representing Zimbabwe in a Test against England. The timing made his availability uncertain. Flights, fatigue, and tight schedules stacked against him.

And yet, he arrived just before the toss, straight into a high-pressure final.

The Sikandar Raza PSL final appearance turned into one of the defining chapters of the match. Lahore Qalandars were chasing 202. The pressure was obvious. You could feel it in the stands.

Then came the shift. Raza struck clean, finding gaps, picking his moments. When the equation tightened in the final over, he stayed composed. A boundary. Then a six. Game done with a ball left.

That shot had the crowd on its feet. Not many players can maintain that level of control after such a journey. But Raza looked unfazed, like he had been there all along.

The debate, though, kept simmering. With Imad Wasim comments now addressed, Raza has drawn a line under the narrative. 

His message is simple. It was never about money. It was about showing up when it mattered. And that performance still speaks louder than anything else.