Babar Azam can defeat Virat Kohli easily: Imran Khan
New Delhi : Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has expressed his belief that Babar Azam, the current captain of Pakistan, has the potential to surpass the achievements of India's star batsman Virat Kohli. Imran, who himself led Pakistan to victory in the 1992 World Cup, considers Babar to be a highly talented player capable of achieving great success in his career.
While Virat Kohli currently holds a substantial lead over Babar Azam in terms of international runs, with 25,322 runs in 497 matches and 75 centuries compared to Babar's 12,270 runs in 251 matches and 30 centuries, Imran Khan believes that Babar has the talent and consistency to surpass Kohli's accomplishments.
In an interview with a local sports journalist, Imran Khan stated, "I haven't closely followed recent cricket, but I firmly believe that both Virat Kohli and Babar Azam belong to the same elite category. Babar Azam can easily surpass Virat Kohli; he is that exceptional based on what I have observed."
In the recently concluded Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli showcased his formidable form, scoring 639 runs in 14 matches, including two centuries. Similarly, Babar Azam has been enjoying a successful phase in his career, accumulating 276 runs in five ODIs, including a century and two half-centuries, leading Pakistan to a 4-1 series victory over New Zealand.
Fans will have the opportunity to witness the clash between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli in the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 and the upcoming ODI World Cup, scheduled to be held later this year.
