7 top moments from Shahid Afridi's international career

Modified Feb 20, 2017 16:53 IST

Afridi played a different kind of knock against the Kiwis in 2002.

#6 6/38 vs Australia in Dubai, April 2009

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 11: Shahid Afridi of Pakistan bowls during the ICC Cricket World Cup warm up match between England and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on February 11, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) — Afridi was at his best against the Aussies in Dubai

Afridi, the leg-spinner was starting to be feared on the International Stage as he started mixing up his pace and lengths in a bid to be selected in the team as a bowler alone.

One spectacular spell of his came against the Aussies in Dubai in 2009. He dismissed Brad Haddin early before knocking off Watson's stumps. The wickets of Andrew Symonds, Callum Ferguson, Nathan Bracken and Stuart Clark followed as Australia succumbed to a splendid display of leg-spin bowling.

He then proceeded to smash a typical 15 balls 24 that included five fours to cap off a memorable all-round performance.