Pakistan’s star pacer Wahab Riaz has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 38-yeards old said “I feel comfortable now more than ever that I have served my country and national team to the best I could have,”, The left-arm fast bowler made his debut for Pakistan against Zimbabwe in an ODI at Sheikhupura on February 02, 2008.
T20 Career
He made his T20I debut against Bangladesh at Karachi on 20th April 2008, he has played 36 matches and has taken 34 wickets in 35 innings he played his last match against New Zealand vs Pakistan at Hamilton on 20th December 2020.
ODI Career
He has played 91 ODI matches and has taken 120 wickets in 90 innings he played his last match against Pakistan vs Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi – on 3rd November 2020.
Test Career
He made his test debut against England at The Oval on 18 – 21 August 2010, he has played 27 matches and has taken 83 wickets in 49 innings he played his last match against Australia at Dubai (DSC) on 7 – 11 October 2018.
Wahab Riaz said:
“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,”
“It has been an honour 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.