Srinagar: Pakistan former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has said that he feels sorry for India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar as he had to face best pace attack during his playing time.
In an old interview with digital channel held on the sidelines of Legends League in Doha where Akhtar played for Asian Lions, former Pakistan pacer pointed out why he considers Sachin as best.
During his playing career Akhtar had many memorable battles with Tendulkar.
“I feel sorry for Sachin Tendulkar as he faced planet Earth’s most dangerous bowling attack. He came up against Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in the early 90s,” Shoaib Akhtar said in the video interview.
“In the late 90s, Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne and I were there in front of him. He slammed every bowler, including me. There can’t be any bigger batter than him,” he added.