Wahab Riaz appointed as Pakistan chief selector. Riaz’s first task will be to choose the team for the three-match Test series against Australia, which begins on December 14 in Australia.
On November 17, Wahab Riaz was appointed as Pakistan’s head selector. He will fill the seat left vacant by Inzamam-ul-Haq’s resignation due to conflict of interest claims. The announcement comes amid a stunning upheaval of Pakistan’s backroom staff in the aftermath of their group stage loss from the 2023 ODI World Cup.
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The PCB executive committee naming Shaheen Afridi as T20I and Test captains. Respectively, while the ODI leadership position remains empty. Furthermore, while the PCB considers merging the responsibilities, Mohammad Hafeez will act as both team director and head coach.
Meanwhile, Riaz’s first task will be to choose the group for the three-match Test series against Australia, which begins on December 14 in Australia. Moreover that series will follow by a five-match T20I series against New Zealand in New Zealand from January 12 to 21.
“I am honor to serve as chairperson of the national men’s selection committee. I am grateful to Mr Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee, for entrusting me with this responsibility. ” “Applaud the decision to involve former players in cricketing matters. I am eager to work for the betterment of Pakistan cricket. ” Riaz said in a statement.
“Leading a selection committee is a difficult assignment. We have a huge Australia trip coming up as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. As well as a T20I series against New Zealand, which will allow us to establish a formidable unit ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies in June next year.
Wahab Riaz will work to ensure Pakistan cricket’s success.
“I have a good relationship with Pakistan Men’s Team Director Mohammad Hafeez. We will be working together to ensure Pakistan cricket’s success. ” My first objective would be to give weight to the top domestic performances and declare well-rounded squads with the requisite skill sets. “I will always be available for feedback and advice from the players,” he continued.
Wahab, who made his international debut in 2008, has played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs, and 36 T20Is for Pakistan. Taking 237 wickets and scored 1200 runs over the three formats. He was Pakistan’s second-most successful bowler in World Cups, with 35 wickets over three tournaments.
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