Just before the Asia Cup, Pakistan's veteran bowler surprised by retirement, gave a big reaction

 

Pakistan's veteran fast bowler Wahab Riaz has announced his retirement from international cricket. With this, his 15-year-long career has come to an end. Although Wahab Riaz will still continue to play in T20 leagues around the world.

Wahab Riaz played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20 Internationals for Pakistan in his career. During this, he took 83 wickets in Test matches, 120 in ODIs and 34 wickets in T20 Internationals. He played his last international match for the Pakistan team in 2020. Recently he was also a part of the Peshawar Zalmi team in the Pakistan Super League. Wahab Riaz was also seen in politics recently. In January this year, he was made the caretaker sports minister of Punjab province.

It was a matter of great pride for me to play for Pakistan - Wahab Riaz

Wahab Riaz informed about his retirement decision in a tweet. Apart from this, he also gave a statement. In his statement, the veteran fast bowler said,

I have been saying this for the last two years that retirement from international cricket in 2023 should be my target. Now more than ever I feel comfortable that I have represented my country to the best of my ability. It has been a great honor for me to play for Pakistan at the international level. I may be closing this chapter now but I am all set for a new adventure in franchise cricket. I am sure that I will continue to entertain and inspire fans in the same way while playing alongside the best talent in the world.

Let us tell you that apart from this, Wahab Riaz has thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board, his family, coaches, mentors, fellow players, fans and supporters.