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Wahab Riaz Kisses Martin Guptill After Dismissing During Peshawar Zalmi-Quetta Gladiators PSL Match. Watch | Cricket News
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Wahab Riaz Kisses Martin Guptill After Dismissing During Peshawar Zalmi-Quetta Gladiators PSL Match. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Wahab Riaz kisses Martin Guptill after dismissing the batter during PSL match on March 8.© TwitterLeft-arm pacer Wahab Riaz, who plays for Peshawar Zalmi in Pakistan Super League, kissed New Zealand batter Martin Guptill after dismissing him during his side's PSL match against Quetta Gladiators on Wednesday. The Gladiators were chasing a target of 241 runs against the Zalmi in the 20-over-a-side game. They got off to really good start, but Wahab got better of Guptill to bring his side back in the game. On the fifth ball of the third over, Riaz pitched a fast short ball. Guptill failed to time his pull properly and edged the ball in the air. Riaz took the catch comfortably on the follow through and then kissed Guptill on the latter's helmet grill.Watch the video here:"I got this", ...
What Happened After Iftikhar Ahmed Hits Wahab Riaz For 6 Consecutive Sixes. Watch | Cricket News
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What Happened After Iftikhar Ahmed Hits Wahab Riaz For 6 Consecutive Sixes. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Wahab Riaz was hit for 6 consecutive sixes by Iftikhar Ahmed© TwitterPakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed and the country's fast bowler Wahab Riaz had a hilarious interaction after the former hit the latter for six consecutive sixes during an exhibition match between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday. The game that took place at the Nawab Akbar Bugti Stadium in Quetta saw Iftikhar going berserk in the last over of Gladiators' innings and making it a forgettable game for Wahab. Iftikhar remained unbeaten on 96 off 50 balls as his side post 184 for 5 in 20 overs."Jo marzi ho jaaye, 6 chakke maarna badi baat hai aur khana bhi utne hi housle ki baat hai (Whatever happens, but hitting six sixes is a big thing and to concede as many one needs equally high morale)," Wahab cou...
Iftikhar Ahmed Goes Berserk, Hits 6 Sixes Off Wahab Riaz In PSL Exhibition Match. Watch | Cricket News
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Iftikhar Ahmed Goes Berserk, Hits 6 Sixes Off Wahab Riaz In PSL Exhibition Match. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] With the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) set to get underway from February 13, Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi squared off in an exhibition match at the Bugti Stadium in Quetta on Sunday. Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed, who has been in excellent form with the bat, smacked six sixes off Wahab Riaz after Quetta Gladiators were put into bat first. He achieved the feat in the final over of the innings as the Gladiators posted 184/5 in 20 overs.6,6,6,6,6,6Iftikhar goes big in the final over of the innings!Watch Live https://t.co/xOrGZzkfvl pic.twitter.com/CDSMFoayoZ— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) February 5, 2023Earlier, Zalmi skipper Babar Azam opted to field after winning the toss and Riaz provided them with a solid start as he dismissed Ahsan Ali and Umar...
“There Must Be Limit To Favouritism”: Pakistan Pacer Slams Ex-Team Management | Cricket News
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“There Must Be Limit To Favouritism”: Pakistan Pacer Slams Ex-Team Management | Cricket News

[ad_1] Wahab Riaz labelled Muhammad Wasin as a "laptop chief selector".© AFPEyeing a return to the national side, veteran pacer Wahab Riaz has shared his views on the issue of favoritism during the tenure of Ramiz Raja as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman. Wahab, who was on Friday named Sports Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province, slammed former chief selector Muhammad Wasim for his selection criteria, and questioned the exclusion of senior players from the national side. Wahab, who last played for Pakistan in 2020, labelled Wasim as a "laptop chief selector"."Laptop chief selector [Wasim] did the poor selection. He didn't have justification for non-selection of players like Imad Wasim, Shoaib Malik and Sarfaraz Ahmed. Shoaib and Imad performed well in T20 World Cup 2021. Why their...
Wahab Riaz Named Caretaker Sports Minister Of Pakistan’s Punjab Province | Cricket News
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Wahab Riaz Named Caretaker Sports Minister Of Pakistan’s Punjab Province | Cricket News

[ad_1] Wahab Riaz, who is currently playing in BPL, will take oath after he returns to Pakistan.© AFPOut-of-favour Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has entered politics while still active on the cricket circuit after being named as the caretaker sports minister in the Punjab province. The left-arm fast bowler, who is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League, will take oath after he returns to Pakistan. The 37-year old has been retained by Peshawar Zalmi for this year's Pakistan Super League and it is expected that despite his appointment as the sports minister he will fulfill his commitment with the Zalmi side.Wahab, who last played for Pakistan in 2020, has appeared in 27 Tests, 92 ODIs and 36 T20 internationals. He is the leading wicket taker in the PSL with 103 wickets.Wahab's appo...
“If Rishabh Pant Played For Pakistan…”: Ex-Pak Cricketer’s Big Statement On Team Selection For T20 World Cup | Cricket News
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“If Rishabh Pant Played For Pakistan…”: Ex-Pak Cricketer’s Big Statement On Team Selection For T20 World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rishabh Pant hasn't featured for India in T20 World Cup so far© AFPThe Pakistan cricket team's poor results in the T20 World Cup 2022 have drawn a plethora of reactions from their cricketing fraternity. Several former Pakistan cricketers have attacked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), their selection committee, as well as the captaincy of Babar Azam for the poor nature of results in Australia. Citing the example of India's Rishabh Pant, former Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz pointed out how the Indian team management decides fixed roles for its players, contrary to their Pakistani counterparts who don't seem have adopted such a mentality.Pant is widely considered one of the most talented wicket-keeper batters in the game at the moment. But, he hasn't been able to do justice to his talen...