I quit Test cricket after being ignored for 2 years, says Wahab Riaz
4 years, 7 months ago

I quit Test cricket after being ignored for 2 years, says Wahab Riaz

India TV News  

Dropped from PCB's central contract list reportedly for quitting Test cricket, left-arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz said he decided to stop playing the traditional format as he was being repeatedly ignored by the national selectors. Wahab who turns 35 this month, said he had not been selected in Pakistan's Test team since October, 2018 and that was the trigger behind his decision to quit the format last year. The Pakistan Cricket Board dropped Wahab, who made his Test debut in 2010 in England as well as fellow left-arm pacer Muhammad Aamir from their new central contracts list which starts next month. Wahab, who attained fame after his five wickets in the 2011 World Cup semi-final against India at Mohali and then his blistering spell to Australian Shane Watson in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final, said he would continue to play cricket as long as he felt he can contribute.

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4 years, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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5 years, 3 months ago

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India TV News  

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5 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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5 years, 5 months ago

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Firstpost  

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5 years, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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