Pakistan Cricketer Wahab Riaz Announces Retirement From International Cricket

Veteran Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz announced his retirement from International cricket on Wednesday and called up on his 15-year-long career

PAKISTAN pacer Wahab Riaz has announced retirement from International cricket, on Wednesday, after representing his country for 15 long years. However, the pacer will continue to play in franchise cricket.

“Stepping off the international pitch After an incredible journey, I’ve decided to retire from international cricket. Big thank you to PCB, my family, coaches, mentors, teammates, fans, and everyone who supported me. Exciting times ahead in the world of franchise cricket,” Wahab Riaz tweeted.

Wahab Riaz Addresses Retirement

“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 Riaz said in a statement after his international retirement.

“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,” he added.

Wahab has represented Pakistan in 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is and last played in International cricket back in 2020. He has 83 wickets in Tests at an average of 34.50, 120 in ODIs at 34.30, while 34 in T20Is at 28.55.