Dubai, Aug. 29 (TNS): Pakistan’s Wahab Riaz has not featured for the ODI side since 2017 but the pacer remains determined to force his way back into contention for the 2019 World Cup to be held in England.
The 33-year-old last appeared for the men in green in a Test against Sri Lanka in October last year but has not been picked in any format ever since.
“It’s never easy to try and find a permanent place in a strong team like Pakistan which is doing so well at the moment,” Wahab said in an interview with Pak Passion.
“This is especially true when you are talking about Pakistan’s very effective bowling line-up but I know that I made my debut for Pakistan when our bowling was very strong and it happened due to my hard work. I was able to convince the selection committee then and I believe I can do it again.
“At the moment, being selected for the 2019 World Cup for Pakistan and performing well is my main, and only, priority at this time. There is also the 2020 World T20 on the horizon but I am firmly focused on playing in the 2019 World Cup at the moment.”
