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Champions Trophy: Wahab suffers minor injury

The Newspaper's Sports Reporter Published May 31, 2017
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LAHORE: Fast bowler Wahab Riaz has suffered a slight injury on his left knee, as per the spokesman for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

“The pacer has slightly injured upper muscle of his left knee which has been bandaged as a precautionary measure,” maintained the PCB spokesperson while talking to Dawn from Birmi­n­gham where Pakistan is busy practicing ahead of their high-octane Champ­ions Trophy match against archrivals India.

The spokesman for the Board stated that there was no serious problem with Wahab, adding that the pacer did not need to undergo medical test for his knee injury at the moment.

“Wahab has not gone through MRI or other related medical tests as nothing looks serious. But if there is any complication, decision will be taken accordingly,” remarked the spokesman who said the pacer exercised in gym but did not bowl as the ground was wet.

Published in Dawn, May 31st, 2017

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aamirjohn66@yahoo.com
May 31, 2017 07:49am
good news for Pak fans.
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waheed khan
May 31, 2017 07:53am
Great news now he may not play
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Muslim Medina
May 31, 2017 07:54am
Wahab Riaz has so far been an expensive bowler and has had no impact in warm up matches. I do not know why he is still considered as a threat to opposing batsmen.
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Naveed
May 31, 2017 07:56am
Please take care of the food of these players. They should completely avoid roti, naan, paratha, rice and all kinds of spices.
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The_Truth
May 31, 2017 08:04am
Very good. The run rate of the opposition could remain low if he doesn't play.
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Third umpire
May 31, 2017 08:05am
Whether fit or unfit Wahab should not be selected in the team agsinst India. Wahab is not a good bowler.
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shakib
May 31, 2017 08:30am
Good for Pakistan.
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Iztraab
May 31, 2017 09:31am
Good news for Pakistan.
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Qasim
May 31, 2017 10:24am
rest him anyways , they play for yrs on one good performence
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Robinder
May 31, 2017 10:28am
Get well soon. Looking forward to a cracker of a match with the best players of both teams. Being an Indian, I am obviously rooting for Team India. However wish both teams all the best.
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H.H Shah
May 31, 2017 10:30am
Blessing in disguise for whole nation
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FARAZ
May 31, 2017 10:49am
Good news. Wahab Riaz hopefully will not play.
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Sarai alamgir
May 31, 2017 11:15am
Blessing in disguise.
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Bhargav
May 31, 2017 11:30am
@The_Truth what kind of a logic is this? If he is not good why is he selected on the first place? Edgbaston, Birmingham has been a batting paradise, look at the last warm up match between NZ & SL, both teams scored in excess of 350..... Even 400 looks unsafe on that track.... Cant blame the bowlers.... Whatever happens on the 4th.... One thing is guaranteed.... It will be a very high scoring game with India having the upper hand both with bat and ball... Best wishes to both the teams
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Muhammad Kamran
May 31, 2017 11:34am
Blessing in disguise - Wahab is a good guy but hasn't been playing well enough to have a place in the team.
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Philosopher (from Japan)
May 31, 2017 12:02pm
Good riddance.
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Pak Fan
May 31, 2017 12:14pm
Mr Inzamam. Please send this squad vs India. Since batting is Pakistan's biggest weakness we should play more all-rounders down the order. Wahab and Junaid are expensive then why we persist with them is beyond me. Please send this squad: Pakistan ICC Champion Trophy Squad: 1. Azar Ali 2. Ahmed Shahzad 3. Barbar Azam 4. Mohammed Hafeez 5. Sohaib Malik 6. Sarfraz Ahmed 7. Harris Sohail 8. Imad Wasim 9. Asraf Fahim 10. Mohammed Amir 11. Hasan Ali
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Kash
May 31, 2017 12:29pm
great news, I wouldn't play him anyway
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wasim Arif
May 31, 2017 12:44pm
Please send him back - once and for all. Please.
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vikas
May 31, 2017 12:52pm
Fortunately for Pakistan team no player is really so great a player that he would be missed. so one or two injuries and changes won't really matter and effect the chances of the team.
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Mirza
May 31, 2017 01:10pm
Mohammad Abbas can replace Wahab, good chance to get rid of a blower who gives runs at 9 per over.
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Kirby
May 31, 2017 01:18pm
Speedy and full recovery Wahab. We need you firing on all cylinders. We know you give your all and always! All the best to you and the Team Pakistan. Fighting with the spirit of winning is important than winning. And, we know that you exhibit that spirit.
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Amir
May 31, 2017 01:36pm
I watched the Pakistan vs Bangladesh game and he was struggling with his Knee and was even struggling to complete his overs so I am surprised to see the that it happens during the practice. If he is struggling with Knee then better send him back and call a replacement as soon as possible as no point keeping him here in the UK.
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Hyder
May 31, 2017 01:48pm
Sir Fast bowling without change of pace or swing is going to be very expensive. This is what is happening with Wahab Riaz at the moment. He neither has swing, nor deadly Yorker or a slower delivery to mix up. As a result the faster he delivers the quicker it goes over the fence for plenty of runs and then he also over steps resulting in plenty of no balls. It is too late to invest in Wahab Riaz and instead a youngster should be given chance to play
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Umair
May 31, 2017 02:15pm
Great
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Irfan,UK
May 31, 2017 02:39pm
Not good enough to face quality batsmen like Kohli or Devilliers
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Waseem
May 31, 2017 03:16pm
@Robinder Appreciate the spirit and your enthusiasm.. Looking fwd to the match but I'm not hoping for wonders from our team..anyway best of luck..may the better team win
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
May 31, 2017 03:34pm
No problem. This is part of the game.
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ample reverence 4 KSA & Pak Army
May 31, 2017 03:48pm
So what is the major difference??????? Rather good news for national team fans
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PAMNANI-INDIA
May 31, 2017 04:03pm
He is unluck guy. His bowling is good but taking no wicket. He is dedicated to the game.
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prof_uk
May 31, 2017 04:37pm
Pakistan fans should not rejoice injury to a player selected through a process. Any player. Any one. This is immature and in bad taste.
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nafis
May 31, 2017 05:04pm
Thanks God he is out
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global citizen
May 31, 2017 05:17pm
blessing in disguise! wahab is tried and tested, time to make way for the new guns
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J. Gamble
May 31, 2017 06:09pm
@Naveed -What are they supposed to eat?
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J. Gamble
May 31, 2017 06:11pm
@Pak Fan -You have selected the very best team -good luck.
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J. Gamble
May 31, 2017 06:14pm
@PAMNANI-INDIA -You do not know anything about him, keep quite.
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J. Gamble
May 31, 2017 06:31pm
DAWN; THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SWITCHING BACK TO THE OLD FORMAT. YOU ARE GOOD PEOPLE INDEED.
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Yousuf
May 31, 2017 06:42pm
He is in poor form so this makes it easier for the selectors
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RIZ
May 31, 2017 07:14pm
Send him home like Umar Akmal and replace him with young talent.
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Abbad
May 31, 2017 07:50pm
@Third umpire thank u for such kind comments for Pakistan but not wahab
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tomUHTO TAWMAYTO
May 31, 2017 07:55pm
It doesn't matter if he plays or not... the Pakistanis are the least scariest of all teams
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J. Gamble
May 31, 2017 08:14pm
@tomUHTO TAWMAYTO - Get ready for the shock treatment. Truth would emerge on June 4th.
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J. Gamble
May 31, 2017 08:52pm
@The_Truth =but he is good in breaking a well-settled partnership.
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Chakazulu
May 31, 2017 09:01pm
Send him home , replace him with Sarjeel . The spot fixing drama has gone for too long. So far no concrete evidence against the guy . He needs to be fast tracked into the tournament .
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akber Khan
May 31, 2017 09:30pm
Great. Hope it stays like this in view of his mindless bowling
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human
May 31, 2017 09:34pm
blessing in disguise , it is good for pakistan
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Rasheed PAsha
May 31, 2017 09:39pm
@Naveed Bother I know, but please remember this is month of forgiveness.
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Ashif
May 31, 2017 10:28pm
Being Indian I really want him to see playing on Sunday
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iqbal
Jun 01, 2017 06:59am
SEND YASIR SHAH INSTEAD.
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Shamshad Nabi
Jun 04, 2017 09:23am
It will be a good idea to send him back because of his injury.
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