In an interview, Riza said – “I got a call from PCB asking if I’ll be available to play Test cricket if required on replacement basis or if the team needs it. And I straight away said yes because my priority is to play for Pakistan, Between 2016 and 2019, I had played only in patches.  Earlier I thought maybe I’m not capable or good enough to play Test match cricket for Pakistan anymore. I took the decision then. I had communicated to the management because I’m not part of the squad, I’ll give up Test cricket and concentrate on my white-ball cricket