Lahore: Former paceman Shoaib Akhtar praised Wahab Riaz’s decision to make himself available for Test series in England.
Taking to Twitter Akhtar appreciated Riaz and hoped that the left-arm pacer will do good for Pakistan in English conditions.
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“Really appreciate your decision, Wahab Riaz, to make yourself available for Test Cricket. Keeping Pakistan first. You’ll do well in English conditions InshAllah,” he wrote.
Really appreciate your decision @WahabViki to make yourself available for Test Cricket. Keeping #Pakistan first.
You'll do well in English conditions InshAllah.— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 15, 2020
It must be noted here that head-coach-cum-chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq initially disclosed that Wahab is ready to play Tests in England if needed. Later on Monday, Wahab confirmed his availability for Test cricket but only for England’s tour.