Wahab Riaz retires from worldwide cricket
Pakistan quick bowler Wahab Riaz has introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket, ending a 15-year profession for his nation. He will, nevertheless, proceed taking part in franchise cricket.
Wahab performed 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Pakistan and final turned out in nationwide colors again in 2020. He picked up 83 wickets in Test cricket at a mean of 34.50, 120 in ODIs at 34.30, whereas in T20Is, he had 34 wickets at 28.55. He was most lately a part of Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2023.
Wahab has been concerned in politics in latest occasions, having been named the caretaker sports minister of the Punjab province in January this 12 months.
“I have been speaking about my retirement plans past two years, that 2023 is my target to retire from International cricket, and I feel comfortable now more than ever that I have served my country and National team to the best I could have,” Wahab stated in a press assertion. “It has been an honor and a privilege to represent Pakistan on the international stage. As I bid farewell to this chapter, I am thrilled to embark on a new adventure in franchise cricket, where I hope to entertain and inspire audiences while competing against some of the best talents in the world.”