Vaibhav Tripathi
Wahab Riaz, Pakistan fast bowler, once touted as the next fast bowling sensation, has retired from international cricket at the age of 38. The seasoned left-arm bowler announced his decision on his official X account on Wednesday, August 16. With his international retirement, Wahab intends to focus his energies on participating in white-ball leagues across the globe.
“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,” Riaz wrote. “Exciting times ahead in the world of franchise cricket!” he added.
Wahab has a total of 237 wickets across formats in international cricket. Wahab’s final international appearance was in a T20I match against New Zealand in Hamilton back in December 2020.
Since his international debut in 2008, Wahab swiftly gained recognition for his blistering pace and adeptness at generating reverse swing. One of the highlights of his international career was his blistering spell at Shane Watson in Adelaide in the 2015 World Cup.