Babar Azam is likely the best batter in the world, says Kohli
Before India’s highly anticipated match against Pakistan on August 28, Sunday, former India captain Virat Kohli commented about Babar Azam.
In recent years, Kohli and Babar have developed a strong friendship and have been gushing about one another. Virat Kohli received Babar Azam’s well wishes when he was having a bad stretch of form.
In an interview with Star Sports prior to the Asia Cup, Kohli discussed his conversations with Babar Azam.
“The first interaction I had with him was the 2019 World Cup after the game in Manchester. Him and Imad (Wasim). Imad I have known since Under-19 cricket. We have played against each other and Imad said Babar wanted to have a chat,” Kohli said.
“We sat down and spoke about the game. I saw a lot of regard and respect from him and that hasn’t changed regardless of the fact that he is probably the top batsman in the world right now across formats, performing so consistently,” the former India player said.
According to Kohli, Babar had a very practical approach and had not become arrogant due to his quick success. The Pakistani captain has good foundations, according to Kohli, the player will go a long way.
Babar Azam is likely the best batter in the world, says Kohli
“I congratulated him yesterday on how he’s been playing and told him how amazing to watch it is and I wish him all the best, and he deserves all of this. And eventually you need to have players like him to keep world cricket exciting,” Kohli said.
