The Indian cricket fraternity has things to boast of in the entire cricket world. The capabilities of players are the very basis on which the Indian team is deemed as one of the cricketing giants across the globe. Talking of capabilities in a player, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-wouldve-returned-for-the-last-test-against-australia-if-not-for-quarantine-protocols-ravi-shastri/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Virat Kohli’s</a> name pops into one’s mind in no time owing to his ultimate brilliance. The Indian skipper across all the three formats of the game has bagged innumerable records under his belt, and his heroics don’t seem to cease in near future.

Despite his sheer dominance with the bat, there are, and there will always be bowlers against whom he would struggle on days. It is evident with his style of playing that he has some hard time while facing a leg spinner. Also, he struggles in front of certain pacers. It is pacer Tim Southee who has got better off Kohli maximum times. He has dismissed him on 10-occasions in 31 matches. It can also be thought that were some class bowlers in past against whom the Indian skipper could have struggled. Let’s see-

 Bowlers from past who could have given tough times to Virat Kohli

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-406815" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Wasim-Akram.jpg" alt="Wasim Akram" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-406815" class="wp-caption-text">Wasim Akram. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

One of the founders and advocates of reverse swing bowling, Akram is regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time. He stands only next to Muttiah Muralitharan in the number of ODI wickets as he has a huge 502-wickets under his belt. With his fierce pace along with swing, batsmen lived in terror of his sight any day.

He is known as ‘Sultan of Swing’ and became the first bowler to unlock the milestone of 500 wickets in ODI cricket during the 2003 World Cup. As <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-time-is-very-near-where-virat-kohli-will-be-lifting-the-world-cup-harbhajan-singh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kohli</a> seemed to struggle against Pakistan’s pace star Mohammed Amir on various days, he could have struggled to find his rhythm against another classy left armer in form Akram.

Had Kohli faced Akram ever, an extremely interesting contest could have been up on the table. However, seeing Kohli’s record and the sheer brilliance of Akram, it can be calculated that the Indian skipper might had to put his best foot forward in order to make a mark against him. In 20123, he was the only Pakistan cricketer to make to the all-time Test World XI of Wisden.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-138263" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shane-Bond.jpg" alt="Shane Bond" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-138263" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Bond. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Former New Zealand fast bowler and coach of Kiwi team<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shane-bond-talks-about-a-new-zealand-youngster-who-can-grab-an-ipl-contract-soon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Bond</a> is described as ‘New Zealand’s best fast bowler since Sir Richard Hadlee.’ The speedster was equipped enough with skills to take away colours from a batsman’s face while he came with his action. However, his reoccurring severe injuries took a big toll on his international career.

He could only appear in limited matches for the Black Caps as he struggled with his injuries. Virat Kohli never faced him in the international zone, and neither the pacer ever played against RCB while plying his trade in IPL. If the chance could have been there, Kohli might have struggled against him given Bond’s dangerous pace combined with control and accuracy.

His fastest delivery was also regarded against India in the 2003 World Cup. As Kohli’s past instance suggests his struggles against fierce right-armer Southee, it can be imagined that the 32-year-old might have struggled against Bond too if they would have faced each other on the field.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-467221" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Curtly-Ambrose.jpg" alt="Curtly Ambrose" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-467221" class="wp-caption-text">Curtly Ambrose. (Photo by Getty Images)</figcaption>

Sir Curtly Ambrose’s pace made him one of the most dangerous bowlers of his time. His extremely tall stature of 6 ft 8 inches made the ball bounce unusually high right after he delivered it. He is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest bowlers of all the time who plied his trade for the West Indies in 98 Test matches.

He was honoured in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-bars-players-below-15-in-the-international-and-under-19-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ICC</a> Hall of Fame after his retirement and was picked as one of the all-time XI from the West Indies. He is yet another fearsome bowler against whom Kohli might have struggled given, Curtly’s splendid pace combined with accuracy. He played his Test and ODI in 2000 as his game got continuously hindered by injuries.

Sir Ambrose was known for his ability to get successful in front of the leading batters of those times, and Kohli stands exactly in the same capacity as of current times. The enthralling contest between the two iconic players could have been a great delight for the cricketing fans.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-356255" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_349131.jpg" alt="Shane Warne" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-356255" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Warne. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Probably the greatest leg spinner of all time, Shane Warne, used to be a nightmare for batsmen during his era. He was Wisden&#8217;s Leading Cricketer in the world in 1997. Words will fall short to talks about the achievements and records the legendary spinner carries in his bag.

The second-highest wicket-taker in Test format with 708 scalps in his account, he remained adamant enough to devastate the batting line up of opponents. As it has been seen that Kohli struggles in front of the leg spinners, in particular, Warne could have been a potent threat for him.

Kohli has even struggled against another Australian leggie <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-reads-everything-on-twitter-adam-zampa-recalls-how-a-dig-at-kohli-came-back-to-haunt-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adam Zampa</a> in recent times. The parallels can be drawn and it can be inferred that the Indian skipper would have measured the tough days of his life had he faced Shane Warne. The legend was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-357107" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_346916.jpg" alt="Shoaib Akhtar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-357107" class="wp-caption-text">Shoaib Akhtar  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Popularly known as Rawalpindi Express for his outstanding pace, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-could-see-the-boredom-on-virat-kohlis-face-during-the-ipl-shoaib-akhtar-on-split-captaincy-talks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Akhtar</a> is recognized as one of the greatest as well as fastest bowlers of all time. He delivered a world record top speed of 161.3 km/h during the 2003 World Cup and left the cricket fraternity short of words.

Pakistan speedster is the first bowler to breach the 100 mph barrier and did so twice in his glorious career. In line with Kohli’s struggle against extreme pace and accuracy, Akhtar could have been a great trouble for him. Though Akhtar has praised Kohli many times, their one on one contest could have been exciting on another level.

Back in those times, the finest of batsmen feared to face him as he produced bullet-like deliveries from his end. Though Kohli possesses a lot of skills with his bat and can middle trickiest of deliveries but facing one of the fast bowling legends like Akhtar could have given him some next-level challenge.

The Indian cricket fraternity has things to boast of in the entire cricket world. The capabilities of players are the very basis on which the Indian team is deemed as one of the cricketing giants across the globe. Talking of capabilities in a player, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-wouldve-returned-for-the-last-test-against-australia-if-not-for-quarantine-protocols-ravi-shastri/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Virat Kohli’s</a> name pops into one’s mind in no time owing to his ultimate brilliance. The Indian skipper across all the three formats of the game has bagged innumerable records under his belt, and his heroics don’t seem to cease in near future.
Despite his sheer dominance with the bat, there are, and there will always be bowlers against whom he would struggle on days. It is evident with his style of playing that he has some hard time while facing a leg spinner. Also, he struggles in front of certain pacers. It is pacer Tim Southee who has got better off Kohli maximum times. He has dismissed him on 10-occasions in 31 matches. It can also be thought that were some class bowlers in past against whom the Indian skipper could have struggled. Let’s see-
<h3>&nbsp;Bowlers from past who could have given tough times to Virat Kohli</h3>
<h3>1. Wasim Akram</h3>
<figure id="attachment_406815" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-406815" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-406815" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Wasim-Akram.jpg" alt="Wasim Akram" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-406815" class="wp-caption-text">Wasim Akram. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
One of the founders and advocates of reverse swing bowling, Akram is regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time. He stands only next to Muttiah Muralitharan in the number of ODI wickets as he has a huge 502-wickets under his belt. With his fierce pace along with swing, batsmen lived in terror of his sight any day.
He is known as ‘Sultan of Swing’ and became the first bowler to unlock the milestone of 500 wickets in ODI cricket during the 2003 World Cup. As <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-time-is-very-near-where-virat-kohli-will-be-lifting-the-world-cup-harbhajan-singh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kohli</a> seemed to struggle against Pakistan’s pace star Mohammed Amir on various days, he could have struggled to find his rhythm against another classy left armer in form Akram.
Had Kohli faced Akram ever, an extremely interesting contest could have been up on the table. However, seeing Kohli’s record and the sheer brilliance of Akram, it can be calculated that the Indian skipper might had to put his best foot forward in order to make a mark against him. In 20123, he was the only Pakistan cricketer to make to the all-time Test World XI of Wisden.

<h3>2. Shane Bond</h3>
<figure id="attachment_138263" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-138263" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-138263" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shane-Bond.jpg" alt="Shane Bond" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-138263" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Bond. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Former New Zealand fast bowler and coach of Kiwi team<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shane-bond-talks-about-a-new-zealand-youngster-who-can-grab-an-ipl-contract-soon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Bond</a> is described as ‘New Zealand’s best fast bowler since Sir Richard Hadlee.’ The speedster was equipped enough with skills to take away colours from a batsman’s face while he came with his action. However, his reoccurring severe injuries took a big toll on his international career.
He could only appear in limited matches for the Black Caps as he struggled with his injuries. Virat Kohli never faced him in the international zone, and neither the pacer ever played against RCB while plying his trade in IPL. If the chance could have been there, Kohli might have struggled against him given Bond’s dangerous pace combined with control and accuracy.
His fastest delivery was also regarded against India in the 2003 World Cup. As Kohli’s past instance suggests his struggles against fierce right-armer Southee, it can be imagined that the 32-year-old might have struggled against Bond too if they would have faced each other on the field.

<h3>3. Curtly Ambrose</h3>
<figure id="attachment_467221" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-467221" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-467221" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Curtly-Ambrose.jpg" alt="Curtly Ambrose" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-467221" class="wp-caption-text">Curtly Ambrose. (Photo by Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Sir Curtly Ambrose’s pace made him one of the most dangerous bowlers of his time. His extremely tall stature of 6 ft 8 inches made the ball bounce unusually high right after he delivered it. He is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest bowlers of all the time who plied his trade for the West Indies in 98 Test matches.
He was honoured in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-bars-players-below-15-in-the-international-and-under-19-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ICC</a> Hall of Fame after his retirement and was picked as one of the all-time XI from the West Indies. He is yet another fearsome bowler against whom Kohli might have struggled given, Curtly’s splendid pace combined with accuracy. He played his Test and ODI in 2000 as his game got continuously hindered by injuries.
Sir Ambrose was known for his ability to get successful in front of the leading batters of those times, and Kohli stands exactly in the same capacity as of current times. The enthralling contest between the two iconic players could have been a great delight for the cricketing fans.

<h3>4. Shane Warne</h3>
<figure id="attachment_356255" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-356255" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-356255" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_349131.jpg" alt="Shane Warne" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-356255" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Warne. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Probably the greatest leg spinner of all time, Shane Warne, used to be a nightmare for batsmen during his era. He was Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the world in 1997. Words will fall short to talks about the achievements and records the legendary spinner carries in his bag.
The second-highest wicket-taker in Test format with 708 scalps in his account, he remained adamant enough to devastate the batting line up of opponents. As it has been seen that Kohli struggles in front of the leg spinners, in particular, Warne could have been a potent threat for him.
Kohli has even struggled against another Australian leggie <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-reads-everything-on-twitter-adam-zampa-recalls-how-a-dig-at-kohli-came-back-to-haunt-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adam Zampa</a> in recent times. The parallels can be drawn and it can be inferred that the Indian skipper would have measured the tough days of his life had he faced Shane Warne. The legend was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013.

<h3>5. Shoaib Akhtar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_357107" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-357107" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-357107" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_346916.jpg" alt="Shoaib Akhtar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-357107" class="wp-caption-text">Shoaib Akhtar&nbsp; (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Popularly known as Rawalpindi Express for his outstanding pace, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-could-see-the-boredom-on-virat-kohlis-face-during-the-ipl-shoaib-akhtar-on-split-captaincy-talks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Akhtar</a> is recognized as one of the greatest as well as fastest bowlers of all time. He delivered a world record top speed of 161.3 km/h during the 2003 World Cup and left the cricket fraternity short of words.
Pakistan speedster is the first bowler to breach the 100 mph barrier and did so twice in his glorious career. In line with Kohli’s struggle against extreme pace and accuracy, Akhtar could have been a great trouble for him. Though Akhtar has praised Kohli many times, their one on one contest could have been exciting on another level.
Back in those times, the finest of batsmen feared to face him as he produced bullet-like deliveries from his end. Though Kohli possesses a lot of skills with his bat and can middle trickiest of deliveries but facing one of the fast bowling legends like Akhtar could have given him some next-level challenge.

The Indian cricket fraternity has things to boast of in the entire cricket world. The capabilities of players are the very basis on which the Indian team is deemed as one of the cricketing giants across the globe. Talking of capabilities in a player, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-wouldve-returned-for-the-last-test-against-australia-if-not-for-quarantine-protocols-ravi-shastri/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Virat Kohli’s</a> name pops into one’s mind in no time owing to his ultimate brilliance. The Indian skipper across all the three formats of the game has bagged innumerable records under his belt, and his heroics don’t seem to cease in near future.
Despite his sheer dominance with the bat, there are, and there will always be bowlers against whom he would struggle on days. It is evident with his style of playing that he has some hard time while facing a leg spinner. Also, he struggles in front of certain pacers. It is pacer Tim Southee who has got better off Kohli maximum times. He has dismissed him on 10-occasions in 31 matches. It can also be thought that were some class bowlers in past against whom the Indian skipper could have struggled. Let’s see-
<h3> Bowlers from past who could have given tough times to Virat Kohli</h3>
<h3>1. Wasim Akram</h3>
<figure id="attachment_406815" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-406815" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-406815" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Wasim-Akram.jpg" alt="Wasim Akram" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-406815" class="wp-caption-text">Wasim Akram. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
One of the founders and advocates of reverse swing bowling, Akram is regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time. He stands only next to Muttiah Muralitharan in the number of ODI wickets as he has a huge 502-wickets under his belt. With his fierce pace along with swing, batsmen lived in terror of his sight any day.
He is known as ‘Sultan of Swing’ and became the first bowler to unlock the milestone of 500 wickets in ODI cricket during the 2003 World Cup. As <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-time-is-very-near-where-virat-kohli-will-be-lifting-the-world-cup-harbhajan-singh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kohli</a> seemed to struggle against Pakistan’s pace star Mohammed Amir on various days, he could have struggled to find his rhythm against another classy left armer in form Akram.
Had Kohli faced Akram ever, an extremely interesting contest could have been up on the table. However, seeing Kohli’s record and the sheer brilliance of Akram, it can be calculated that the Indian skipper might had to put his best foot forward in order to make a mark against him. In 20123, he was the only Pakistan cricketer to make to the all-time Test World XI of Wisden.

<h3>2. Shane Bond</h3>
<figure id="attachment_138263" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-138263" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-138263" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shane-Bond.jpg" alt="Shane Bond" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-138263" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Bond. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Former New Zealand fast bowler and coach of Kiwi team<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shane-bond-talks-about-a-new-zealand-youngster-who-can-grab-an-ipl-contract-soon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Bond</a> is described as ‘New Zealand’s best fast bowler since Sir Richard Hadlee.’ The speedster was equipped enough with skills to take away colours from a batsman’s face while he came with his action. However, his reoccurring severe injuries took a big toll on his international career.
He could only appear in limited matches for the Black Caps as he struggled with his injuries. Virat Kohli never faced him in the international zone, and neither the pacer ever played against RCB while plying his trade in IPL. If the chance could have been there, Kohli might have struggled against him given Bond’s dangerous pace combined with control and accuracy.
His fastest delivery was also regarded against India in the 2003 World Cup. As Kohli’s past instance suggests his struggles against fierce right-armer Southee, it can be imagined that the 32-year-old might have struggled against Bond too if they would have faced each other on the field.

<h3>3. Curtly Ambrose</h3>
<figure id="attachment_467221" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-467221" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-467221" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Curtly-Ambrose.jpg" alt="Curtly Ambrose" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-467221" class="wp-caption-text">Curtly Ambrose. (Photo by Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Sir Curtly Ambrose’s pace made him one of the most dangerous bowlers of his time. His extremely tall stature of 6 ft 8 inches made the ball bounce unusually high right after he delivered it. He is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest bowlers of all the time who plied his trade for the West Indies in 98 Test matches.
He was honoured in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/icc-bars-players-below-15-in-the-international-and-under-19-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ICC</a> Hall of Fame after his retirement and was picked as one of the all-time XI from the West Indies. He is yet another fearsome bowler against whom Kohli might have struggled given, Curtly’s splendid pace combined with accuracy. He played his Test and ODI in 2000 as his game got continuously hindered by injuries.
Sir Ambrose was known for his ability to get successful in front of the leading batters of those times, and Kohli stands exactly in the same capacity as of current times. The enthralling contest between the two iconic players could have been a great delight for the cricketing fans.

<h3>4. Shane Warne</h3>
<figure id="attachment_356255" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-356255" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-356255" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_349131.jpg" alt="Shane Warne" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-356255" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Warne. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Probably the greatest leg spinner of all time, Shane Warne, used to be a nightmare for batsmen during his era. He was Wisden&#8217;s Leading Cricketer in the world in 1997. Words will fall short to talks about the achievements and records the legendary spinner carries in his bag.
The second-highest wicket-taker in Test format with 708 scalps in his account, he remained adamant enough to devastate the batting line up of opponents. As it has been seen that Kohli struggles in front of the leg spinners, in particular, Warne could have been a potent threat for him.
Kohli has even struggled against another Australian leggie <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-reads-everything-on-twitter-adam-zampa-recalls-how-a-dig-at-kohli-came-back-to-haunt-him/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adam Zampa</a> in recent times. The parallels can be drawn and it can be inferred that the Indian skipper would have measured the tough days of his life had he faced Shane Warne. The legend was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013.

<h3>5. Shoaib Akhtar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_357107" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-357107" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-357107" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_346916.jpg" alt="Shoaib Akhtar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-357107" class="wp-caption-text">Shoaib Akhtar  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Popularly known as Rawalpindi Express for his outstanding pace, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-could-see-the-boredom-on-virat-kohlis-face-during-the-ipl-shoaib-akhtar-on-split-captaincy-talks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Akhtar</a> is recognized as one of the greatest as well as fastest bowlers of all time. He delivered a world record top speed of 161.3 km/h during the 2003 World Cup and left the cricket fraternity short of words.
Pakistan speedster is the first bowler to breach the 100 mph barrier and did so twice in his glorious career. In line with Kohli’s struggle against extreme pace and accuracy, Akhtar could have been a great trouble for him. Though Akhtar has praised Kohli many times, their one on one contest could have been exciting on another level.
Back in those times, the finest of batsmen feared to face him as he produced bullet-like deliveries from his end. Though Kohli possesses a lot of skills with his bat and can middle trickiest of deliveries but facing one of the fast bowling legends like Akhtar could have given him some next-level challenge.

Virat Kohli has bagged innumerable records under his belt, and his heroics don’t seem to cease in near future.

5 bowlers from the past who could have made Virat Kohli struggle

Despite Virat Kohli's sheer dominance with the bat, there are, and there will always be bowlers against whom he would struggle on days