http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Wahab-Riaz-c95839 esteemed after being recalled in the national side – Cricket News Update
The left-arm fast bowler of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755, Wahab Riaz, was relieved that he was selected for the upcoming Test series against England, starting next month. The bowler has endured a tough time in the recent past, tackling various off-field
issues.
The 26-year-old left arm medium pacer took a five-wicket haul against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 in May this year. He said that
it was difficult for him to be on the sidelines as he feels that he has the ability to perform for Pakistan.
"I am happy and relaxed to be selected again," said Riaz while speaking to ESPNcricinfo. "I am esteemed that the PCB and the selectors have kept their faith in me and supported me all the way. It was a nagging situation for me when
I was out and it's obviously difficult when you are not part of the national team despite having all the ability to represent them," he further added.
Riaz was also named initially in the spot fixing scandal which shook Pakistan cricket, but did not face charges like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohammad-Amir-c76675, and it is believed that this was the reason for his unexplained six-month
break from cricket.
Wahab Riaz was picked for the home series in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 but was later sent back home. It was later revealed that an undercover reporter told the jury at the Southwark Crown Court in London
that Wahab was in collusion with bookie http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mazhar-c75448 Majeed, which would explain his absence.
During his absence from the team, the left-arm medium pacer plied his trade in the domestic circuit of Pakistan, and he was focusing on building his speed, adding variations to his bowling, which would help him against England in
the series which starts in Dubai on January 17th, 2012.
"I am fully fit and in good rhythm to carry on. I'm focusing on speed and some variation in my deliveries. I am bowling at a speed of 150 kph and useful with the bat down the order," Riaz said.
The pacer said that although Pakistan has done well this year but the upcoming http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 series would be a tough challenge for them. He praised Pakistan’s bowling combination for the series and hoped they would live up to the expectations.
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