World Cup 2023 / Pakistan's star fast bowler suddenly retired before Asia Cup

World Cup 2023: Pakistan's veteran fast bowler Wahab Riaz has announced his retirement from international cricket. Riaz made his international debut in 2008. But since 2020, this player has not played any international match for Pakistan. Due to this, at the age of 38, this player has announced his retirement from cricket.

🏏 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

Tweeted information

Riyaz gave this information to his fans through a tweet. I am withdrawing from the international pitch. After an incredible journey, I have decided to retire from international cricket. Thank you so much to the PCB, my family, coaches, mentors, teammates, fans and everyone who has supported me. Exciting times ahead in the world of franchise cricket!

International cricket has been very long

Wahab Riaz had a long international career. From 2008 till now, this player had played a total of 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20 matches. During this, he took 83 wickets in Tests, 120 in ODIs and 34 wickets in T20s. Wahab Riaz was famous all over the world for his fast bowling.

Played 3 World Cups for Pakistan

This player took part in three ODI World Cups for Pakistan. First in 2011, then in 2015 and after that recently in the 2019 World Cup, Riyaz was also a part of the Pakistan team. His spell of 5 wickets in the 2011 semi-final against India and 2015 quarterfinal against Australia is still remembered by the whole world.