Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is celebrated worldwide as one of the cricketing greats, consistently dominating the scoreboard in limited-overs cricket. He has consistently been among the top run-scorers in limited-overs cricket and has been a key player for Pakistan in international competitions. Leading Pakistan at the ODI World Cup 2023 in India, the Lahore-born cricketer has unveiled his top batting picks from the modern era.
Babar picks two Indians and one New Zealand star
Babar, a pivotal player in Pakistan’s batting lineup, has disclosed his admiration for three prominent contemporary batters. The 29-year-old cricket sensation’s favorites include two Indian icons and a New Zealand legend.
Babar’s admiration extends to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Kane Williamson. He hails them as the premier batters in the world, emphasizing their ability to read and adapt to the conditions, making them the best in the business.
“Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Kane Williamson are my favorite batters in the world. They’re the top players in the world. They read the conditions well, that’s why they are the best. I admire them,” said Babar in a video shared by Star Sports.
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Learning from the best
Babar also highlighted his appreciation for how these three stalwarts consistently rescue their teams from challenging situations and score against formidable bowling lineups. He acknowledges the exemplary way Rohit, Kohli and Williamson perform under pressure and aims to draw inspiration from their approach.
“The best thing I like about Virat, Rohit, and Kane is how they get the team out of difficult situations and score runs against tough bowling. This is what I try to learn from them,” added Babar.
As for Pakistan, their performance in the World Cup 2023 has been challenging, after defeats in their last four consecutive matches. The Pakistani team’s chances of advancing to the semi-finals now hinge on both their upcoming matches and the outcomes of other teams in the tournament.
