Wahab Riaz was in the UK to play The Hundred.
Incidentally, Riaz, who has played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20 Internationals, is not a centrally contracted player of the PCB. He was the captain of Peshawar Zalmi which reached the final of PSL 2021.
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Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz had to return to his country after failing to produce documents for verification of his visa on arrival in London. The 36-year-old was selected to play ‘The Hundred’ for Trent Rockets, where he would have replaced Australian pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile. But now it appears to be in danger. The ECB confirmed that Riyaz was to fly back.
“We know that Wahab Riaz had a problem with his visa and is going back to Pakistan to prepare the correct paperwork. Trent Rockets will arrange for short term replacement if required. do not come under their jurisdiction.
Incidentally, Riaz, who has played 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20 Internationals, is not a centrally contracted player of the PCB. He was the captain of Peshawar Zalmi which reached the final of PSL 2021. The 36-year-old was then called to play for the Rockets, where he was joined by the likes of Joe Root and Rashid Khan. The franchise said that they have a back up plan for Riyaz; He hasn’t played a T20 match since December.
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