Five bowlers from the past who could have troubled Virat Kohli

#1 Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram was one of the best exponents of swing bowling

One battle that would have been a treat to watch for either side’s followers, a rampaging Wasim Akram, on his day, could have been a challenge and a half for Kohli. Akram’s control over the ball, both red and white, was incomparable, and his variations made it difficult to premeditate strokes against his bowling.

With a quick arm action that made it difficult to gauge the pace of the ball from the hand, Akram’s movement made up for the relative lack of express speed.

The angle that a left-arm pacer generates from over the wicket to a right-hander is always difficult to score off: the resulting lack of room and the possibility of late swing are added concerns.

His exceptionally deceptive slower ball, and the knack to slip in an unpredictable bouncer, made him an all-round package. The zip he used to get off the pitch could have been a genuine test even for a composed Kohli.