Asia Cup 2023: Shoaib Akhtar hails Pakistan bowling trio, names 'best bowler' of the World

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Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has heaped praises on the Pakistan pace attack and says Shaheen Afridi is the best fast bowler in world cricket.

Pakistan will be up against India in the Super Four of Asia Cup on Sunday and the mind games between the two nation's players have already started.

In the group stage meeting, India were put under pressure by Pakistan with sublime pace bowling up front before the match got called off due to rain. As they prepare to battle again this Sunday, Akhtar believes the Pakistan bowling attack can trouble India again.

Akhtar also hailed Pakistan for continuously producing top pace bowlers over the years.

"Obviously, these youngsters are very, very talented. I am very happy that Pakistan is able to produce such fast bowlers over and over again. I don't know what the reason is. First, there used to be a lot of fast bowlers from Punjab. Now, there is one from Rawalpindi, and two are Pathans," Akhtar said in a Star Sports programme.

"And the Pathans are very, very rugged and tough. So, this pace battery reminds me of the old days. One of the best fast bowlers in the world right now, I would say, is Shaheen Shah Afridi. He is on top of his career right now," he added.

Akhtar also mentioned Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, who have been equally important for Pakistan in recent years.

"Haris Rauf has the same mindset again to take wickets. Even Shaheen Shah has the same mindset. If we talk about Naseem Shah, I have sent a message to him and his brother as well, to take more wicket-taking deliveries rather than to be a stock bowler," he further continued.