Pakistan captain Babar Azam said that he feels proud when people compare him with the Indian captain Virat Kohli. People have always compared them. While Kohli is considered as one of the best, Azam is no less too and he stated that he doesn’t feel any pressure when he gets compared to Kohli but he feels proud only.
Azam again shared that Kohli has excelled across formats that too in all the conditions and that is why he is one of the best batsmen in world cricket. And he has been doing that for the Indian team for a long time as well.
“Virat Kohli is one of the best players in the world. He has performed everywhere and in big matches. When people compare us, I don’t feel pressure, I feel proud because they are comparing me with such a big player. Personally, I don’t think there should be a comparison, but people do that and I feel happy. So my aim is to perform the way he does and help my team win matches and make Pakistan proud. Look, we are different players. I have my style of playing and he has his style. So I try to perform to the best of my ability,” Babar Azam said to the Khaleej Times.
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Notably, Azam has recently surpassed Virat Kohli at the top of the ICC ODI rankings. And, Babar Azam thanked the almighty for his growth as well.
“Thanks to Allah for the respect I have earned in cricket. It’s a matter of great pride that my name is now being taken alongside such big players. As I have said, scoring those three centuries (against the West Indies) was the turning point. My confidence level was very high after that. But my mindset has remained the same. I play every match as if it’s my last match,” hr again shared.
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“I have learned a lot by talking to the great players. No one can be perfect, and you want to learn every day. Thanks to Allah and the blessings from the people that my name is being mentioned alongside such big players. I will try to maintain this. I have to remain focused and fit to maintain this level of consistency,” Babar Azam concluded.
