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ICC Test Championship: Riaz ready for Test return if needed in England

Wahab Riaz took an indefinite break from test cricket last year just before Pakistan toured Australia

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Riaz also lost his place in the centrally contracted players this year, but for him playing for Pakistan was more important than looking at the contract.

Agencies Lahore

5 min read Last Updated : Jun 16 2020 | 3:37 PM IST

Pakistan left-arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz has said that he has agreed to return to test cricket if required for a series in England.

The 34-year-old Riaz has taken 83 wickets in just 27 test matches since making his debut in 2010. He was among 29 players named for the three tests and three Twenty20s in August and September after the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to send an extended squad in case a player is ruled out due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Pakistan Cricket Board communicated with me to play test cricket (in England), if required, and

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