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Pakistan’s former captain, Moin Khan, has questioned International Cricket Council’s decision to give the emerging player award of the year to West Indian leg-spinner, Devendra Bishoo.
Moin, who had always been outstanding behind the stumps during his career, cited that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755’s left-arm pacer, Wahab Riaz should have been given the emerging player award considering his magnificent recital.
On Monday night, the Caribbean leggy, Bishoo, received the emerging player award during http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625’s awards ceremony, which took place in central London.
Pakistan’s emerging fast bowler, Riaz, who has always been right on the money with his bowling since his International debut, was expected to earn the award; however, surprisingly, the 25-year-old, Bishoo won the title, to the surprise of many.
Pakistan's former wicket keeper, Moin, who also seems shocked over ICC's decision, has shown confidence over the talent of the emerging Pakistani speedster.
Riaz started his International career last year, and since then he has been performing outstandingly for his country in every format of the game.
He took a 5-wicket haul during the first inning of his debut Test against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 at Kennington Oval in London, last year.
The Lahore-born pacer has served his country in 7 Test matches so far, picking 17 wickets with an economy rate of 3.52.
Riaz, who is also known with the nick name of ‘Vicky’, was phenomenal with his bowling spell against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 during the semi-final match of the recently concluded World Cup, picking 5 wickets for 49 runs.
At one stage, the Indian batsmen were smashing the Pakistani bowling line up all around the park; however, the way the 26-year-old produced a magical spell to restrict India in the pressure game, was exceptional.
The paceman has represented Pakistan in 22 One Day International fixtures and 6 Twenty20s so far, grabbing 38, and 4 wickets respectively.
Considering his performance during the early days of his career, Riaz can be considered as one of the best fast bowlers at the moment.
Along with his bowling expertise, Riaz has also showed his batting talent in all three formats of the game, which hints towards his all-round capability.
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