The rise of Wahab Riaz

Over the past year, Wahab Riaz has become one of the brightest prospects in Pakistan cricket. The Dawn speaks to him about his five-for in the much-hyped India-Pakistan semi-final at the World Cup, and his struggle to break into the national team.

When reminded of the selection drama, Wahab said he got relaxed after Shoaib`s magnanimous gesture in the nets prior to the semi-final. “Shoaib Akhtar came up to me during the pre-match nets session and said `It`s not about you and me, it`s about Pakistan! Do your best!` What a fine gesture on his part,” narrated Wahab.