Modern cricket testified to the rise of several world class bowlers dominated by format. With the evolution of hitting and aggressive playing styles, bowlers must constantly adapt to staying forward. Deprived Jasprit Bumrah, Pat cumminsShaheen Afidaand Kagiso Rabada They are often considered to be some of the most difficult bowlers they face. Their ability to create pace, movements and variations makes them a nightmare for dough in all conditions.
However, choosing an absolute most severe bowler is a challenging task because it depends on different factors, including a set of skills, adaptability and consistency. Although many would expect a household name like Bumrah or Cummins to be the best choice, the legendary Pakistan Pacer Shoaib Akhtar He made a pretty surprising choice.
Shoaib Akhtar reveals his choice
Akhtar, known for his radiant pace and fearless opinion, called Afghanistan Fazalhaq Farooqi as the toughest bowler in a modern crice. Speaking on Switch, Akhtar praised Farooqi’s intelligence and the ability to bother blowing with his precise bowling.
“There is no doubt that Fazalhaq Farooqi is the smartest bowler in the current crice. The more special thing in his bowling is that he does not give space to bats. So far he has played so much cricket to know how to thicken to bats. He learned to read the wit. Of the most difficult bowlers in the world. said Akhtar.
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Rawalpindi Express further elaborated that Farooqi improved his skills and is now effective with a new and old ball.
“Now it is sticking well with the old ball. He has a Yorker and a slow ball. He is the smartest bowler in the world. He knows his game. He was not able to read the bats before, but now he is constantly reading a bat and puts mice in trouble,” “ Added akhtar.
Impressive performance at ILT20 2025
Farooqi was in a sensational form in the liquid IT20 2025, where he appeared as a leading tournament carrier. The Afghan Pacer took an impressive 20 shots in just 10 games, showing his ability to dismantle the bat. Not only did his performances attracted the attention of experts like Aktar, they also strengthened his reputation by one of the most promising fast bowlers in the world’s cry.
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