Every batsman has a weakness or two against a specific bowler. Hashim Amla, who enjoyed a fine few years as a top batter, recently revealed the bowler who troubled him the most. In this article, we take a look as Hashim Amla names the toughest bowler he faced in his entire Test career.
Hashim Amla names the toughest bowler he faced
Hashim Amla is part of the commentatory panel for ongoing South Africa vs India Test Series. The series currently stands at 1-1 after the Proteas won the game at the Wanderers. The focus now shifts to Cape Town, where the series final will begin on January 11th.
With the rain causing delay on Day 4 of the Wanderers Test, Hashim Amla along With Mark Nicholas (the host) sat down to discuss a few things about the game on SuperSport. Sunil Gavaskar was also part of the discussion.
Nicholas asked Amla as to which bowler challenged him the most in Test cricket. To this, the former South African skipper replied with Mohammad Asif’s name. He said that he was a “magician with the ball”. Amla revealed that he “was the toughest to face” and that he failed to pick him. Coming from a batsman of Amla’s stature, it is surely a big compliment for Asif.
Mohammad Asif was a magician, Hashim Amla@MuhammadAsif26_ @amlahash#INDvsSApic.twitter.com/ZZhaQ8Xi5B
— Najeeb ul Hasnain (@ImNajeebH) January 6, 2022
Mohammad Asif’s career went downward due to controversies
Asif played 23 Tests, 38 ODIs and 11 T20Is for Pakistan. In his relatively short career, the Pakistan pacer troubled top batsmen, including the likes of AB de Villiers. However, controversies played a huge role in him having to cut his career short.
While the spot-fixing controversy brought down the curtains, he had previously been involved in other off-field issues, as well. Asif is currently not active in the game.
