Waseem Ahmad

Waseem Ahmad TI (Punjabi, Urdu: وسیم احمد), (born 10 April 1977) is a Pakistani former field hockey player and ex-captain of the Pakistan hockey team. He belongs to a Jat family (Randhawa).

He is regarded as one of the best left-halves in the world, and became the most capped midfielder and most capped player for Pakistan. After announcing his retirement from International hockey at a press conference after Pakistan defeated India 3–2 in the third-place match of the 26th Champions Trophy in Lahore in December 2004, Waseem Ahmad staged a comeback to international hockey in 2006 for the World Cup and retired immediately after the Pakistan team's campaign ended in the 2012 London Olympics.

Career He is regarded as one of the best left-halves in the world, and became the most capped midfielder and most capped player for Pakistan. After announcing his retirement from International hockey during a press conference held after Pakistan-India third-place match of 26th Champions Trophy in Lahore, former Pakistan captain Waseem Ahmad later staged a comeback to international hockey in 2006 for World Cup and retired immediately after Pakistan team campaign in London Olympics 2012.

Tamgha-e-Imtiaz:

He played the most number of matches for Pakistan and was awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Award of excellence).

See as well Pakistan Hockey Federation