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‘Just like Vada Pao is better than Virat Kohli’ – Fans react as Ishant Sharma says Zaheer Khan was better than James Anderson

Anderson didn’t get off to a good start in the first Test, as he took just one wicket and gave up 109 runs in the first game

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Star India pacer Ishant Sharma has been phenomenal throughout his career. He has been amazing with the ball and has helped India clinch some iconic games including Champions Trophy finals against England and others. Recently, Ishant was interviewed by famous YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on his YouTube channel Beer Biceps.

In the podcast, Ishant spoke about his career and journey with the India team. However, what caused a stir on social media was his opinion about legendary pacers James Anderson and Zaheer Khan. With regard to conditions and pitch, Ishant said that Zaheer is a better bowler than Anderson. To further elaborate, Ishant said that Anderson played the majority of his matches in favourable conditions in England, while Zaheer has been phenomenal throughout his career while playing in the Indian subcontinent, where conditions do not help seamers.

“Jimmy Anderson’s bowling style and method are quite different. He plays in different conditions. He plays in England. Maybe if he played in India…,” said Ishant before Ranveer Allahbadia interrupted and said, “Maybe he (Anderson) wouldn’t have found that kind of success.” In reply, Ishant said, “Zak is better than Jimmy Anderson.”

James Anderson had a poor outing against Australia in first test

Zaheer Khan has called off his illustrious career, but James Anderson is still playing for England. He is currently playing against Australia in the ongoing Ashes 2023. However, Anderson didn’t get off to a good start in the first Test, as he took just one wicket and gave up 109 runs in the first game. It’s worth noting that Anderson has been phenomenal for England in Test cricket. He has taken 686 wickets in 180 matches and has been phenomenal with the bat.

In limited-overs cricket, Anderson has been decent, as he has focused on Test cricket only. He has taken 269 wickets in 194 one-day internationals. Meanwhile, India stalwart Zaheer Khan has been phenomenal with the ball for India in both ODI and Test Cricket. He has taken 282 wickets in 200 ODIs and 311 wickets in 92 matches. He has an 11-wicket haul in Test cricket for India.

Here is how fans reacted to Ishant Sharma’s comments on Zaheer Khan and James Anderson:

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