Wahab Riaz released the first video message after being appointed as the Chief Selector

It is an honor for him to become the head of the national selection committee, I thank Zaka Ashraf for trusting me: Wahab Riaz Former fast bowler Wahab Riaz has been appointed as the Chief Selector of the National Men's Selection Committee. His first assignment will be to select the Pakistan team for the three-Test series in Australia from December 14 to January 7 and the five-match T20 series in New Zealand from January 12 to 21. Wahab Riaz started his international career in 2008 and took a total of 237 wickets and scored 1200 runs in 27 Tests, 91 ODIs and 36 T20 Internationals. He played three World Cups and was Pakistan's second most successful bowler with 35 wickets in those competitions. 

Wahab Riaz says that it is an honor for him to become the head of the national selection committee. He thanked Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf for trusting him with this responsibility. The decision to involve former cricketers in cricket affairs is commendable and they will help improve Pakistan cricket. Willing to work for. It is a challenge. The tour of Australia is of utmost importance where Pakistan have to play Test matches of the ICC World Test Championship. Similarly, the tour of New Zealand will give us a balanced preparation for the T20 World Cup to be held in America and West Indies in June next year. It will help in team building. We have a good team director in the form of Mohammad Hafeez and we will work together for the success of Pakistan Cricket. Wahab Riaz says that his main focus is to announce the all-round squads giving importance to the players who have performed well in domestic cricket. He is always available to get the opinion of the players.