World Cup throwback: Relive Wahab Riaz’s fiery spell against Australia in 2015

Wahab Riaz was recalled to Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming Cricket World Cup in England and Wales, defying age and a years-long absence from one-day international cricket. As the news of his selection sunk in, the International Cricket Council shared a throwback to his fiery spell of fast bowling against Australia in the 2015 World Cup which brought the fans to their feet.

In a Twitter post, the ICC relived the pacer’s spell against Shane Watson in the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal, which remains one of the most exciting spells ever bowled in the tournament's history.

Wahab Riaz’s last ODI was in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 against India in Birmingham, while he last represented Pakistan in the Dubai Test against Australia in October 2018.

He has taken 102 wickets in 79 ODIs, including 24 wickets in 12 World Cup matches in 2011 and 2015.