Aakash Chopra names two Pakistan pacers with best yorkers in modern-day cricket

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has revealed his pick for the bowlers with the best yorkers in modern-day cricket, spotlighting both current stars and legendary figures. 

In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Chopra highlighted the exceptional yorker skills of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, while also paying homage to Pakistan's bowling greats, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.

He also lauded Lasith Malinga as "an absolute beast," praising the Sri Lankan pacer for his mastery of yorkers. 

"You cannot go far from him in modern-day cricket. You cannot look at anyone else apart from him. He made practicing yorkers by keeping shoes popular - Lasith Malinga. Lasith Malinga was an absolute beast," Chopra said.

"His yorkers were different because they came with a lower trajectory. He was a genius. He also had a slower yorker," he added.

In his tribute to the legendary Pakistani bowlers, Chopra reminisced about Waqar Younis' unique bowling action and lethal yorkers. 

"Then I remember someone who used to come running from far. He too had a slight round-arm action. Just watching him run was a delight. Sometimes with the new ball as well but he was absolutely lethal with the old ball. The bowler's name is Waqar Younis. His rhythm was worth watching," Chopra explained.

He also praised Wasim Akram, the other half of the renowned 'Ws' duo. 

"After that, I am thinking Wasim bhai. He is among the two Ws - Waqar and Wasim, and Wasim was different. He firstly used to change the angles a lot, bowl over and around the stumps, with a slight round-arm action or high-action as per his wish. Wasim Akram was that complete bowler who used to behold," he concluded.