AB de Villiers “literally started crying” when he needed to face former Pakistan quick bowler Mohammad Asif, claimed his former teammate Shoaib Akhtar. Saying Asif is the neatest quick bowler he has seen, Akhtar added VVS Laxman had additionally expressed his lack of ability to face Asif.
“Even bigger than Wasim Akram, the guy that I’ve seen bowling is Mohammad Asif. I have actually seen batsmen crying while facing Asif. Laxman once said ‘how will I face this guy’, AB de Villiers literally started crying during the Asian Test Championship.” Akhtar mentioned whereas talking on Sports Today.
One of the best seamers of his time, Asif’s profession in aggressive cricket got here to an finish after he was banned by the ICC for 5 years for indulging within the 2010 spot-fixing scandal in England.
The 38-year-old Asif had fashioned a potent pairing with Akhtar throughout their time in top-flight cricket.
Akhtar added that Jasprit Bumrah is the neatest quick bowler in current occasions.
“But I think after Asif, Bumrah is the smartest fast bowler presently. People were doubtful about his fitness in Test cricket, even I was watching him closely. He has a quick bouncer, is deceptive and sharp and a good character this guy is,” Akhtar mentioned.
