Shoaib Akhtar vs Brett Lee – Two arch rivals in one frame

Lee vs Akhtar – the two fastest pacers of the Golden Era of Cricket have destroyed the opposition batting lineups with their extreme pace.

Shoaib Akhtar – Pakistan Former fast bowler and one of the greatest bowlers in the history of cricket has recently shared the video on his YouTube channel with old cricket mate Brett Lee. Both cricketers were part of the Golden Era of Cricket for their respective teams.

Akhtar was part of a team that had the likes of Saeed Anwar, Shahid Afridi, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Mohammad Yousuf. While on the other side, Lee was part of the most invincible team in the history of Australian cricket.

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Led by Ricky Ponting, the team had the combination of the most dreadful of batsmen, Mathew Hayden, Gilchrist, Clarke, Hussey, Martyn, Symonds and Bevan. While the fast bowling department comprises Glenn McGrath, Bracken, Andy Bichel and famous spinner Shane Warne.

Earlier both cricketers were part of the legends League of cricket for the respective teams in the tournament. Both cricketers have dominated the world cricket in his prime and both have also clocked the fastest delivery close 160.1 KM/h in his career.

Now both are retired and spending quality time with family and giving fast bowling tips to youngsters who like to bowl fast. Sadly, in today’s world of cricket, bowling at 155 km/h has an imaginary thought. With different rules and complete batsman favour conditions, bowlers are at receiving end by miles.