“It is good for us that Pakistan’s captain is now also the skipper of Peshawar” says Riaz

• Riaz believes Azam’s appointment will be beneficial for the team as whole.
• Azam only had a year of experience as a captain in the PSL.
• Wahab is the only PSL bowler to have 100 or more wickets.

Wahab Riaz, Pakistan’s top pacer, said on Thursday that Babar Azam “would gain from his experiences” while serving as captain.

Azam only had a year of experience as a captain in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), according to Riaz, thus he needs more time to develop in this area.

The bowler claimed that Babar’s appointment as captain of Peshawar Zalmi will be a beneficial addition for the team as a whole.

“It is good for us that Pakistan’s captain is now also the skipper of Peshawar. We have a good opportunity to play under his captaincy. Not only me, but all the players will try to prove their worth,” he said.

The left-arm pacer was also thrilled that he was the only PSL bowler to have 100 or more wickets. In 77 games so far throughout Pakistan’s premier tournament, he has taken 103 wickets.

“I am thankful to Allah for being a part of this league and achieving this feat [having 100+ wickets],” said Wahab.

“It’s another year and opportunity for me. I will try to make the most of it and help my team win matches.”

Wahab also recalled Zalmi’s PSL title-winning campaign in 2017.

“The best moment in PSL was when we lifted the trophy. It was a very exciting moment and we really enjoyed it,” he said.

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