Veteran Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram thinks it is absurd to compare Babar Azam to former India captain Virat Kohli, who has been part of the team for a lot longer than Babar. The only batter in the top three of the ICC rankings in each of the three formats right now is the captain of Pakistan.
In their opening Asia Cup 2022 match, the Indian team will take on Pakistan in Dubai.
Wasim Akram, a great fast bowler, spoke on the best batsman debate prior to the explosive match between the two longtime rivals, saying that Babar is headed in the right direction to become one of the all-time greats.
In the press conference organised by Star Sports, Wasim Akram praised ‘Run Machine’ Virat Kohli . He said, “First of all, let me start by saying that criticism from Indian fans against Kohli has been unnecessary. He is one of the greatest of all time, not just in this era. He is still fit as a fiddle. He is still one of the best fielders in the Indian squad. As they say class is forever and that is Virat Kohli. Hope he doesn’t come back to form against Pakistan but he will come back eventually.”
About the comparisons between Kohli and Babar he explained, “The comparisons are only natural. Babar has been very consistent because he has got the right technique. He is very hungry and very fit. He is still a young captain but is learning very fast. However, comparisons with Virat are too early. Babar is on the right track to be where Virat Kohli is but to compare him with him at this stage is too early. But he is absolutely on the right track to be one of the modern greats.”
He further added, “However, comparisons with Virat are too early. Babar is on the right track to be where Virat Kohli is but to compare him with him at this stage is too early. But he is absolutely on the right track to be one of the modern greats.”
