India, Sept. 2 -- Pakistan pace great Wasim Akram acknowledged the recent comparisons of him with India's modern-day master Jasprit Bumrah. Akram carved out a stellar career with his exceptional swing and skill in troubling batsmen with both the new and old ball. Meanwhile, Bumrah is often considered the best all-format bowler in the modern era, proving himself time and again on big stages against top opposition in crunch situations. Fans, experts, and broadcasters often draw comparisons between legends from different eras, though such parallels can be unfair given how much the game and its conditions have evolved over time. Still, these debates persist, largely because they spark interest and grab the big headlines.

Akram recently discu...