Cricket Cricket Wahab Riaz takes indefinite break from red-ball cricket Wahab said he will not play in the revamped Quaid-e-Azam Trophy first class tournament which kicks off from Saturday. PTI KARACHI 12 September, 2019 21:19 IST Wahab, who last played a Test in October last year against Australia, has featured in 27 Tests. - getty images PTI KARACHI 12 September, 2019 21:19 IST Pakistan’s seasoned left-arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz is taking an indefinite break from the longest format of the game to concentrate on limited-overs cricket.Wahab said he will not play in the revamped Quaid-e-Azam Trophy first class tournament which kicks off from Saturday.“After reviewing my past couple of years’ performances in red-ball cricket and the upcoming limited overs cricket, I have decided to take time off from first-class cricket,” Wahab said.“During this period, I will like to focus on 50-over and 20-over cricket, and continue to assess my fitness for the longer version of the game. At a stage I feel I can not only return but also perform with the red-ball, I would make myself available,” he added.Wahab, 34, was a last minute selection for the recent World Cup after being kept out of the one-day international side for two years. Wahab, who last played a Test in October last year against Australia, has featured in 27 Tests while he has played in 87 ODIs and 27 T20 Internationals. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos