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Wahab Riaz (Urdu, Punjabi: وہاب ریاض; born 28 June 1985) is a Pakistani cricket administrator and former cricketer who was the incumbent chief selector of Pakistan national cricket team from 17 November 2023 until 24 March 2024, and is an advisor to the chief minister of Punjab for sports and youth affairs, in the caretaker government ...
Wahab Riaz is a left-arm fast bowler who has played for Pakistan since 2008. He has taken five wickets on Test debut and five wickets in a World Cup semi-final, but has also struggled with consistency and injury.
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- July 28, 1985
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Wahab Riaz is a left-arm fast bowler from Pakistan who has played in all formats of the game. He is known for his pace, swing and reverse swing, and his best performance was a five-wicket haul against India in the 2011 World Cup semifinal.
Aug 16, 2023 · The Pakistan fast bowler announces his retirement after a 15-year career for his country, during which he played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is. He will continue playing franchise cricket and has also been appointed as the caretaker sports minister of Punjab province.
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Nov 28, 2021 · Wahab Riaz talks about his passion for playing for Pakistan, his performance in various leagues, and his role as a captain at the Abu Dhabi T10. He also shares his views on the safety and hospitality of Pakistan for international cricket.
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Aug 16, 2023 · ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz retired from international cricket on Wednesday but will continue to play franchise cricket. “Stepping off the international pitch,” the 38-year-old wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, adding: “After an incredible journey, I’ve decided to retire from international cricket.
Aug 16, 2023 · Pakistan left-arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday after a 14-year career. He played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Pakistan and will continue to play T20 franchise cricket.
