Pakistan’s Wahab Riaz retires from international cricket

Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz (L) and Australia batsman Shane Watson duelled throughout the quarterfinal at the Adelaide Oval on March 20, 2015 but ending the day with a hug. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz has announced his retirement from international cricket. 

The 38-year-old, however, will continue playing franchise cricket as he informed so when he announced his retirement through a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. 

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…; Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) August 16, 2023

Wahab wrote: “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!”

Having represented Pakistan in 27 Tests, 91 ODIs, and 36 T20Is, the left-arm-quick scalped a total of 237 wickets in international cricket. He also represented Pakistan in 2011, 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cups.