Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as the best all-format fast bowler in the world right now and has already cemented his place among the greats of the game in pace bowling.
The Indian fast bowler has been lethal across all formats and has also shone in the Indian Premier League for Mumbai Indians over the years.
Bumrah's influence in the Indian cricket team is second to none at the moment, as the pacer has practically made himself indispensable to the side, especially in the Test format.
The 31-year-old lethal bowling, which is a mixture of speed, accuracy and effectiveness, is what intimidates batters across the world.
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Similarly, among the yesteryear bowlers, Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar was considered one of the most feared fast bowlers in the world during his era for his lethal speed and aggressive style of bowling.
Now, former India opener Aakash Chopra has shared his view on multiple topics, and he had to name his choices in a rapid-fire quiz by Crex Community.
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Jasprit Bumrah or Shoaib Akhtar? Aakash Chopra picks the most intimidating fast bowler
Here is a list of questions that were thrown at Chopra and the ex-cricketer had his say:
Q: One current batter you'd pay to watch live?
A: Virat Kohli.
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Q: One cricketer from the past you wish could play in today's IPL?
A: Kapil Dev
Q: What's more intimidating? Facing Shoaib Akhtar in the past or facing Bumrah now?
A: I think, Bumrah now.
Q: Which player is most likely to talk about cricket 24x7?
A: R Ashwin
Q: Worst excuse you have ever heard from a batter after getting out?
A: "One batter, after getting out on a full toss, was saying that the ball was swinging too much due to wind and there was also nothing in the pitch." I am not making this up; he got bowled in the very first ball and said this.