AB de Villiers and Jos Buttler favor Shoaib Akhtar over Jasprit Bumrah

AB de Villiers and Jos Buttler discussed the fast bowling prowess of Shoaib Akhtar compared to Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga during recent podcasts. De Villiers noted Akhtar's exceptional pace, calling him far quicker than Bumrah, though he acknowledged Bumrah’s consistency. Buttler recounted his childhood memories of watching Akhtar in the 1999 World Cup, highlighting the excitement he felt as a young fan. Both players' reflections underscore Akhtar's lasting impact on the game despite his retirement in 2011.

• 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — 'Scary, miles faster': AB de Villiers, Jos Buttler picks Shoaib Akhtar over Jasprit Bumrah as better fast bowler