He might have retired from international cricket 15 years ago but West Indies legend Brian Lara still seems to have the magic with the bat in his hand.

On Sunday (December 11), the 54-year-old gave a glimpse of his genius as he faced Afghanistan’s star spinner Rashid Khan in a net session in Australia.

Lara is currently in Australia as part of the broadcasting team for the ongoing Test series between Australia and West Indies, while Rashid has travelled Down Under for the Big Bash League.

Widely regarded as one of the best batters of spin bowling during his playing days, Brian Lara displayed a series of impressive strokes against Rashid, who currently holds the No.2 position in the ICC T20I bowling rankings.

On a couple of occasions, Lara produced a glorious square cut, which also impressed the Afghanistan leg-spinner.

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Sharing the experience of bowling to Lara, Rashid said: “It is unbelievable.”

“As soon as I heard that I was going to bowl to him I was super excited and nervous as well. It is going to be a different day for me bowling to someone like Brian Lara, who is a great player of spin bowling. I think it is going to be a great challenge for me.

“It is not just about winning and losing, but I am heaps proud to bowl to him,” he further said, as quoted by FOX Sports Australia.

During the net session, Brian Lara was given 12 runs to win off an over from Rashid Khan and the contest ended in a tie.

Talking about the session, Lara said: "It was good fun. Low trajectory. I think Rashid may not be in top form at the moment, but it was just awesome and a privilege to face the great man.”