Pakistani fast bowler known for hostile left-arm pace, particularly remembered for a 2015 Cricket World Cup spell against Australia.
Background
Born in Lahore, Pakistan, Wahab Riaz came through Pakistani youth cricket and made his international ODI debut in 2008.
Career
He took 5 wickets on Test debut against England in 2010 and produced a famous hostile spell against Shane Watson at the 2015 World Cup. He returned to international cricket as a senior fast bowler later in the decade.
Style of play
A genuine left-arm fast bowler with sharp pace and an ability to bowl hostile short spells, Wahab combined yorkers with the old ball with consistent steep bouncers, especially effective in white-ball cricket.
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