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'Hats off to you, Wahab bhai' - Fans react as Wahab Riaz announces retirement from international cricket. 

Pakistan pacer has announced his retirement from international cricket. However, he will continue to participate in franchise cricket.

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Wahab Riaz (Source: Twitter)

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Pakistan pacer has announced his retirement from international cricket, effective immediately. However, he will continue to participate in franchise cricket. This decision comes as a surprise to many fans and experts as Riaz was an integral part of the Pakistan bowling attack for over a decade. Known for his fiery pace and aggressive style of play, Riaz played a crucial role in several memorable victories for Pakistan. His retirement marks the end of an era for Pakistani cricket, but fans can still look forward to seeing him showcase his skills in franchise leagues around the world. 

Riaz has played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Pakistan and last played for the national team in 2020. He picked up 83 wickets at an average of 34.50, 120 in ODIs at 34.30, while in T20Is, he had 34 wickets at 28.55. He was most recently part of Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 2023.

"Stepping off the international pitch. After an incredible journey, I've decided to retire from international cricket. Big thank you to PCB, my family, coaches, mentors, teammates, fans, and everyone who supported me. Exciting times ahead in the world of franchise cricket!" Wahab tweeted.

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations: Wahab tweeted

While many were sad to see Wahab retire from international cricket, they were hopeful that he would continue entertaining them in franchise cricket leagues around the world.

In conclusion, Wahab Riaz's retirement from international cricket has generated mixed emotions among fans and fellow cricketers alike. His contributions will be remembered fondly, and fans eagerly await seeing him perform in franchise cricket tournaments in the future.

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