Wahab Riaz, a former fast bowler for Pakistan, has been named the head selector of the men’s national team.
His first task will be to choose the men’s national team for the three-match Test series against Australia, which takes place in Australia from December 14 to January 7, and the five-match Twenty20 International series against New Zealand, which takes place in New Zealand from January 12 to January 21.
Wahab, who made his debut for Pakistan in the international arena in 2008, played in 27 Tests, 91 ODIs, and 36 T20Is for the country. In all three forms, he took 237 wickets and amassed 1200 runs. Having taken 35 wickets in three World Cup editions, he was Pakistan’s second-most successful bowler ever.
Wahab Riaz: “I am honored to take on the position of chairperson for the national men’s selection committee, and I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee, for giving me this responsibility.” It’s a great idea to include past players in cricket affairs, and I’m ready to contribute to improving Pakistani sport.
“Running a selection committee is a difficult job. As part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 cycle, we have an important trip to Australia coming up, as well as a T20I series against New Zealand that will help us build a strong team in time for the ICC T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies in June of next year.
“Muhammad Hafeez, the director of the Pakistan Men’s Team, and I get along well, and we’ll be collaborating closely to make Pakistan cricket successful. My main objective would be to announce well-rounded squads with the required skill sets, giving consideration to the best players in domestic cricket. I’ll be here for the players whenever they need assistance or comments.”
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