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Disappointed on being overlooked for England tour but not given up on T20 World Cup dreams: Wahab Riaz

The 36-year-old has played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Pakistan with 237 wickets across formats.

Written by: PTI Karachi Published : Jul 02, 2021 10:59 IST, Updated : Jul 02, 2021 10:59 IST
Wahab Riaz and Virat Kohli
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Wahab Riaz and Virat Kohli

Senior Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz may be disappointed on his exclusion from the national team for away series against England and West Indies but is still harbouring dreams of playing the ICC T20 World Cup starting in UAE and Oman from October 17.

Talking to the media in Lahore, the left-arm speedster said he is not aware of what kind of plans Pakistan selectors have in store for senior players.

"Obviously, I am disappointed at my exclusion from the England and WI tours after my recent performances. But criteria of selection is a question for the selection committee but I think whoever performs well should be selected," Wahab said.

"They might have their reasons but as a senior performer I am disappointed at missing out," he added.

The 36-year-old has played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Pakistan with 237 wickets across formats. "I have not given up hope of playing in the World T20 this year and I think senior players as long as they are fit and performing should be considered for selection," he said.

Wahab is still not sure what "issues" do selectors have with senior players. "I don't know exactly what issue people have with senior players. Perhaps youngsters listen to what is told to them, while seniors always have their own say in matters and you have to convince them," he said.

The current selection committee headed by Muhammad Wasim and head coach, Misbah-ul-Haq have since last year ignored senior players like Wahab, Muhammad Amir and Shoaib Malik and also dropped another senior, Imad Wasim for successive series but have recalled him for the T20 matches in England and West Indies.

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