The noteworthy exploits of the just-retired Wahab Riaz include a five-wicket haul in the 2011 World Cup semifinal against India in Mohali and a red-hot spell of fast bowling against Shane Watson, coming against Australia in the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal in Adelaide.
On 24 October 2021, Neroli Meadows was anchoring the pre-match show on the boundary line at the Dubai International Stadium, with experts VVS Laxman, Dale Steyn and Shane Watson all sprucely dressed in keeping with the occasion.