Wahab Riaz said ( about Hasan Ali ) : “Unfortunately, Hasan Ali’s catch should have been the match-winning catch but this happens in cricket. I don’t think we lost the match because of it. If we had 9-10 runs in the last over, we still would have had a chance,”

TheFrontierPost-en Thursday, November 25, 2021 7:24:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said ( about Babar Azam ) : “Skipper Babar Azam has been performing extremely well for the last couple of years and this was a blip and something quite unlike him, which is okay and it happens in the game of cricket but he will easily manage,”

TheFrontierPost-en Thursday, November 25, 2021 7:24:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “I still want to play cricket for Pakistan and I am playing leagues all over the world and performing in them to ensure that my comeback happens soon. When it comes to becoming an analyst or a commentator, it is a conversation to be had 3-5 years down the line,”

TheFrontierPost-en Thursday, November 25, 2021 7:24:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz stated : "This season is crucial for the Deccan Gladiators. We had a great team last season, but couldn't go far in the tournament. But this season we aim to win it and perform well right from the first game. Our squad combination is solid. We have some very experienced players who are match-winners and some raw talent who can change the game,"

srilankasource Wednesday, November 17, 2021 6:18:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz stated : "This season is crucial for the Deccan Gladiators. We had a great team last season, but couldn't go far in the tournament. But this season we aim to win it and perform well right from the first game. Our squad combination is solid. We have some very experienced players who are match-winners and some raw talent who can change the game,"

irishsun Wednesday, November 17, 2021 5:12:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Everyone has to say goodbye to cricket one day. But my target is to carry on playing until the 2023 World Cup, that is, if I remain fully fit and my passion for the game remains strong as well. Obviously, if I am performing I will carry on,”

pakobserver Wednesday, November 17, 2021 3:37:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “I was just praying our batting gets us over the line,”

thenational Tuesday, June 22, 2021 9:31:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We were very pathetic in the field when we won the toss and bowled first knowing they were a bowler short,”

khaleejtimes Thursday, June 17, 2021 9:53:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz told : “In Abu Dhabi, the ball swings a lot under lights and it’s not just for me but everyone who is bowling with pace,”

TheFrontierPost-en Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:56:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We didn't execute well, and the bowlers tried too hard,”

thenational Monday, June 14, 2021 9:04:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We tried to pick like-for-like players in the replacement draft and I am sure everyone drafted is a match winner. I believe that we are going to miss services of Saqib Mehmood who did well for us in Karachi but will not be available due to his commitments in the English season. He would’ve been a very good option for us in these conditions,”

pakobserver Sunday, June 6, 2021 2:46:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “I wanted to play for Lahore but now I am enjoying my time in Peshawar,”

pakobserver Sunday, June 6, 2021 2:46:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We tried to pick like-for-like players in the replacement draft and I am sure everyone drafted is a match winner. I believe that we are going to miss services of Saqib Mehmood who did well for us in Karachi but will not be available due to his commitments in the English season. He would’ve been a very good option for us in these conditions,”

geo-tv Friday, June 4, 2021 8:10:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “I wanted to play for Lahore but now I am enjoying my time in Peshawar,”

geo-tv Friday, June 4, 2021 8:10:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We are really excited about the resumption of the Pakistan Super League 6. Like the rest of the sides, we also have a rejigged squad in terms of our foreign players”

dailytimesPK Friday, May 21, 2021 7:51:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz told : “You cannot completely blame the management. There are some mistakes that we as players have made as far as performances are concerned. But I think something that should be changed is that a player should not be judged based on just one or two matches. Not only with us but with anyone. It has been the norm in Pakistan that any player selected is judged based on one or two performances,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:43:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Communication is very important. Players always have this question of why they were excluded. If an explanation is given and is based on reality then a player has to take them and work harder. It shouldn’t just be because of some excuses. It makes a lot of difference. I even think if a player is not part of the teams’ plan for a longer period than he should be told. The player can then work hard on improving his game without any diversions,” “I think a clear message and picture should be sent to players which can result in better performances,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:43:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Everyone has their own opinions. I think a team wins because of collective performances. If you look at my career, I have not achieved many things I could have. My career is not just based on one or two spells. I could have bowled even more but again in Pakistan a player is judged and discarded based on just one or two matches. I have given match-winning performances at different stages and I am very satisfied overall,” “We have a trend of calling for youngsters. They should definitely be there. But we should also see if they have the experience, performances or skills to back them up which is very important. I think senior players should be in the World Cup because that is a totally different pressure,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:43:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz told : “IPL is a league where all the top international players come and play. You can’t compare IPL with PSL, I believe IPL is at a different level. Their commitments, the way they run things, communicate things, the way they draft the players, that is totally different,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:43:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “The standards of bowling are quite high in the PSL. The kind of bowlers you get in the PSL is not found in other leagues, not even in the IPL. This is why PSL doesn’t have many high-scoring games. The bowling attacks in PSL are the best in the world,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:43:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “You cannot completely blame the management. There are some mistakes that we as players have made as far as performances are concerned. But I think something should change because a player should not judge a player based on just one or two matches. It has been the norm in Pakistan that any player selected is judged based on one or two performances. I think the previous performances and hard work of the player should be kept in mind. Everyone has good and bad days. A player can give better performances if they are supported in both good and bad times. I think this is something that definitely needs to improve. Hopefully, it will be better with time,”

dailytimesPK Monday, May 17, 2021 12:49:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “You cannot completely blame the management. There are some mistakes that we as players have made as far as performances are concerned. But I think something that should be changed is that a player should not be judged based on just one or two matches. Not only with us but with anyone. It has been the norm in Pakistan that any player selected is judged based on one or two performances,”

dailytimesPK Monday, May 17, 2021 4:52:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Communication is very important. Players always have this question of why they were excluded. If an explanation is given and is based on reality then a player has to take them and work harder. It shouldn’t just be because of some excuses. It makes a lot of difference. I even think if a player is not part of the teams’ plan for a longer period than he should be told. The player can then work hard on improving his game without any diversions,” “I think a clear message and picture should be sent to players which can result in better performances,”

dailytimesPK Monday, May 17, 2021 4:52:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Everyone has their own opinions. I think a team wins because of collective performances. If you look at my career, I have not achieved many things I could have. My career is not just based on one or two spells. I could have bowled even more but again in Pakistan a player is judged and discarded based on just one or two matches. I have given match-winning performances at different stages and I am very satisfied overall,” “We have a trend of calling for youngsters. They should definitely be there. But we should also see if they have the experience, performances or skills to back them up which is very important. I think senior players should be in the World Cup because that is a totally different pressure,”

dailytimesPK Monday, May 17, 2021 4:52:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Not only with us but with anyone. It has been the norm in Pakistan that any player selected is judged based on one or two performances. I think the previous performances and hard work of the player should be kept in mind. Everyone has good and bad days. A player can give better performances if they are supported in both good and bad times. I think this is something that definitely needs to improve. Hopefully it will be better with time,”

app-en Sunday, May 16, 2021 1:20:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz added : "But if there is any league that stands behind it, it has to be the PSL. The league in Pakistan has proved it. The standards of bowling are quite high,"

HindustanTimes Saturday, May 15, 2021 3:00:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz told : "IPL is a league where all the top international players come and play. You can't compare IPL with PSL, I believe IPL is at a different level. Their commitments, the way they run things, communicate things, the way they draft the players, all that is totally different. I don't think any league can compete with the IPL,"

HindustanTimes Saturday, May 15, 2021 3:00:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Honestly, I was sidelined after just one series of New Zealand despite that I was top performer in home series against Zimbabwe, England and also before that,”

TheFrontierPost-en Monday, April 26, 2021 7:09:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz added : "A great addition to the Zalmi family,"

geo-tv Friday, February 19, 2021 10:21:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We are prepared for the challenge like the rest of the sides. Our players, both local and foreign, have been playing cricket regularly which is of course a great sign for us. It makes the life of a captain easy if the players are in touch. Of course, for us, it is a matter of one game at a time. We have to ensure we win the Eliminator 1 and take it match-by-match from there on. Hopefully, we can win all our games and lift the trophy. As a captain you do get under pressure, I won’t say that there is no pressure. I have trust in my team and we will do well and win the tournament”

dailytimesPK Saturday, November 14, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz told : “It is great that we will be able to complete PSL 5 and decide the champion on the field. National T20 cup will serve as an ideal preparation for players and will get them back in rhythm as they haven’t played any cricket for the past five to six months,”

dailytimesPK Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:47:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said ( about Haider Ali ) : “Haider is a very confident player and has a bright future ahead of him. I hope he continues to succeed and win matches for Pakistan,”

dailytimesPK Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:47:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “I was under pressure while playing the third T20I against England. I had a lot on my mind. It was the result of two months of consistent hard work. The entire team wanted to win the last match and end the tour with a victory. I am happy that my performance helped the team,” “It was the first match of the tour for me. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t under pressure. I had a lot of questions in my head. I gave it my best effort. Whatever the situation, I never shy away from hard work and then I get rewarded for it,”

dailytimesPK Thursday, September 10, 2020 8:26:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “It was a dream come true to take five wickets on debut and that too against England. English side was one of the best Test sides during that time. I always visualized how to dismiss a particular batsman and that visualization led me to take fifer,” “I was the happiest after dismissing Morgan because he was new and we had heard a lot about him as a player because of his shot. I wanted to dismiss Morgan specifically,”

dailytimesPK Monday, July 13, 2020 6:38:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said ( about Hasan Ali ) : “Unfortunately, Hasan Ali’s catch should have been the match-winning catch but this happens in cricket. I don’t think we lost the match because of it. If we had 9-10 runs in the last over, we still would have had a chance,”

TheFrontierPost-en Thursday, November 25, 2021 7:24:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said ( about Babar Azam ) : “Skipper Babar Azam has been performing extremely well for the last couple of years and this was a blip and something quite unlike him, which is okay and it happens in the game of cricket but he will easily manage,”

TheFrontierPost-en Thursday, November 25, 2021 7:24:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “I still want to play cricket for Pakistan and I am playing leagues all over the world and performing in them to ensure that my comeback happens soon. When it comes to becoming an analyst or a commentator, it is a conversation to be had 3-5 years down the line,”

TheFrontierPost-en Thursday, November 25, 2021 7:24:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz stated : "This season is crucial for the Deccan Gladiators. We had a great team last season, but couldn't go far in the tournament. But this season we aim to win it and perform well right from the first game. Our squad combination is solid. We have some very experienced players who are match-winners and some raw talent who can change the game,"

srilankasource Wednesday, November 17, 2021 6:18:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz stated : "This season is crucial for the Deccan Gladiators. We had a great team last season, but couldn't go far in the tournament. But this season we aim to win it and perform well right from the first game. Our squad combination is solid. We have some very experienced players who are match-winners and some raw talent who can change the game,"

irishsun Wednesday, November 17, 2021 5:12:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Everyone has to say goodbye to cricket one day. But my target is to carry on playing until the 2023 World Cup, that is, if I remain fully fit and my passion for the game remains strong as well. Obviously, if I am performing I will carry on,”

pakobserver Wednesday, November 17, 2021 3:37:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “I was just praying our batting gets us over the line,”

thenational Tuesday, June 22, 2021 9:31:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We were very pathetic in the field when we won the toss and bowled first knowing they were a bowler short,”

khaleejtimes Thursday, June 17, 2021 9:53:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz told : “In Abu Dhabi, the ball swings a lot under lights and it’s not just for me but everyone who is bowling with pace,”

TheFrontierPost-en Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9:56:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We didn't execute well, and the bowlers tried too hard,”

thenational Monday, June 14, 2021 9:04:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We tried to pick like-for-like players in the replacement draft and I am sure everyone drafted is a match winner. I believe that we are going to miss services of Saqib Mehmood who did well for us in Karachi but will not be available due to his commitments in the English season. He would’ve been a very good option for us in these conditions,”

pakobserver Sunday, June 6, 2021 2:46:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “I wanted to play for Lahore but now I am enjoying my time in Peshawar,”

pakobserver Sunday, June 6, 2021 2:46:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We tried to pick like-for-like players in the replacement draft and I am sure everyone drafted is a match winner. I believe that we are going to miss services of Saqib Mehmood who did well for us in Karachi but will not be available due to his commitments in the English season. He would’ve been a very good option for us in these conditions,”

geo-tv Friday, June 4, 2021 8:10:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “I wanted to play for Lahore but now I am enjoying my time in Peshawar,”

geo-tv Friday, June 4, 2021 8:10:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We are really excited about the resumption of the Pakistan Super League 6. Like the rest of the sides, we also have a rejigged squad in terms of our foreign players”

dailytimesPK Friday, May 21, 2021 7:51:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz told : “You cannot completely blame the management. There are some mistakes that we as players have made as far as performances are concerned. But I think something that should be changed is that a player should not be judged based on just one or two matches. Not only with us but with anyone. It has been the norm in Pakistan that any player selected is judged based on one or two performances,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:43:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Communication is very important. Players always have this question of why they were excluded. If an explanation is given and is based on reality then a player has to take them and work harder. It shouldn’t just be because of some excuses. It makes a lot of difference. I even think if a player is not part of the teams’ plan for a longer period than he should be told. The player can then work hard on improving his game without any diversions,” “I think a clear message and picture should be sent to players which can result in better performances,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:43:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Everyone has their own opinions. I think a team wins because of collective performances. If you look at my career, I have not achieved many things I could have. My career is not just based on one or two spells. I could have bowled even more but again in Pakistan a player is judged and discarded based on just one or two matches. I have given match-winning performances at different stages and I am very satisfied overall,” “We have a trend of calling for youngsters. They should definitely be there. But we should also see if they have the experience, performances or skills to back them up which is very important. I think senior players should be in the World Cup because that is a totally different pressure,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:43:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz told : “IPL is a league where all the top international players come and play. You can’t compare IPL with PSL, I believe IPL is at a different level. Their commitments, the way they run things, communicate things, the way they draft the players, that is totally different,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:43:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “The standards of bowling are quite high in the PSL. The kind of bowlers you get in the PSL is not found in other leagues, not even in the IPL. This is why PSL doesn’t have many high-scoring games. The bowling attacks in PSL are the best in the world,”

khaleejtimes Tuesday, May 18, 2021 7:43:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “You cannot completely blame the management. There are some mistakes that we as players have made as far as performances are concerned. But I think something should change because a player should not judge a player based on just one or two matches. It has been the norm in Pakistan that any player selected is judged based on one or two performances. I think the previous performances and hard work of the player should be kept in mind. Everyone has good and bad days. A player can give better performances if they are supported in both good and bad times. I think this is something that definitely needs to improve. Hopefully, it will be better with time,”

dailytimesPK Monday, May 17, 2021 12:49:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “You cannot completely blame the management. There are some mistakes that we as players have made as far as performances are concerned. But I think something that should be changed is that a player should not be judged based on just one or two matches. Not only with us but with anyone. It has been the norm in Pakistan that any player selected is judged based on one or two performances,”

dailytimesPK Monday, May 17, 2021 4:52:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Communication is very important. Players always have this question of why they were excluded. If an explanation is given and is based on reality then a player has to take them and work harder. It shouldn’t just be because of some excuses. It makes a lot of difference. I even think if a player is not part of the teams’ plan for a longer period than he should be told. The player can then work hard on improving his game without any diversions,” “I think a clear message and picture should be sent to players which can result in better performances,”

dailytimesPK Monday, May 17, 2021 4:52:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Everyone has their own opinions. I think a team wins because of collective performances. If you look at my career, I have not achieved many things I could have. My career is not just based on one or two spells. I could have bowled even more but again in Pakistan a player is judged and discarded based on just one or two matches. I have given match-winning performances at different stages and I am very satisfied overall,” “We have a trend of calling for youngsters. They should definitely be there. But we should also see if they have the experience, performances or skills to back them up which is very important. I think senior players should be in the World Cup because that is a totally different pressure,”

dailytimesPK Monday, May 17, 2021 4:52:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Not only with us but with anyone. It has been the norm in Pakistan that any player selected is judged based on one or two performances. I think the previous performances and hard work of the player should be kept in mind. Everyone has good and bad days. A player can give better performances if they are supported in both good and bad times. I think this is something that definitely needs to improve. Hopefully it will be better with time,”

app-en Sunday, May 16, 2021 1:20:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz added : "But if there is any league that stands behind it, it has to be the PSL. The league in Pakistan has proved it. The standards of bowling are quite high,"

HindustanTimes Saturday, May 15, 2021 3:00:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz told : "IPL is a league where all the top international players come and play. You can't compare IPL with PSL, I believe IPL is at a different level. Their commitments, the way they run things, communicate things, the way they draft the players, all that is totally different. I don't think any league can compete with the IPL,"

HindustanTimes Saturday, May 15, 2021 3:00:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “Honestly, I was sidelined after just one series of New Zealand despite that I was top performer in home series against Zimbabwe, England and also before that,”

TheFrontierPost-en Monday, April 26, 2021 7:09:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz added : "A great addition to the Zalmi family,"

geo-tv Friday, February 19, 2021 10:21:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “We are prepared for the challenge like the rest of the sides. Our players, both local and foreign, have been playing cricket regularly which is of course a great sign for us. It makes the life of a captain easy if the players are in touch. Of course, for us, it is a matter of one game at a time. We have to ensure we win the Eliminator 1 and take it match-by-match from there on. Hopefully, we can win all our games and lift the trophy. As a captain you do get under pressure, I won’t say that there is no pressure. I have trust in my team and we will do well and win the tournament”

dailytimesPK Saturday, November 14, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz told : “It is great that we will be able to complete PSL 5 and decide the champion on the field. National T20 cup will serve as an ideal preparation for players and will get them back in rhythm as they haven’t played any cricket for the past five to six months,”

dailytimesPK Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:47:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said ( about Haider Ali ) : “Haider is a very confident player and has a bright future ahead of him. I hope he continues to succeed and win matches for Pakistan,”

dailytimesPK Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:47:00 PM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “I was under pressure while playing the third T20I against England. I had a lot on my mind. It was the result of two months of consistent hard work. The entire team wanted to win the last match and end the tour with a victory. I am happy that my performance helped the team,” “It was the first match of the tour for me. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t under pressure. I had a lot of questions in my head. I gave it my best effort. Whatever the situation, I never shy away from hard work and then I get rewarded for it,”

dailytimesPK Thursday, September 10, 2020 8:26:00 AM EAT

Wahab Riaz said : “It was a dream come true to take five wickets on debut and that too against England. English side was one of the best Test sides during that time. I always visualized how to dismiss a particular batsman and that visualization led me to take fifer,” “I was the happiest after dismissing Morgan because he was new and we had heard a lot about him as a player because of his shot. I wanted to dismiss Morgan specifically,”

dailytimesPK Monday, July 13, 2020 6:38:00 AM EAT