Both India and Pakistan are cricket loving countries. They adore their cricketers as much as they love their cricket. Both these countries have also been lucky enough that some gems were seen coming out from there. Naturally, comparisons have been made between the two sets of cricketers. Virat Kohli and Babar Azam’s name comes on such debate, which is better of both. Fans have been arguing about this for years. Recently, Team India’s fast bowler Mohammed Shami was also asked the same question and his answer was very good.
talking to India.com The 31-year-old said that the Pakistan captain is a “great player” and has been a reason behind Pakistan’s rise, however, added that the debate will last only if Babar continues to play in the same manner for many more times. years.
He said, “Pakistan has been playing very good cricket for some time now and the emergence of three-four players has helped them a lot. Undoubtedly Babar Azam is a great player. But comparing him to Steve Smith, Joe Root or Virat Kohli would be unfair to him. I would say let him play for so many years and then maybe we can judge.” India.com
“At the moment, if he continues to play like this, he will surely end his career as one of the greats of Pakistan. Good luck Babar Azam, I would say,” he said.
Last year, when Babar was asked about the comparison, he said that he feels proud to be compared to “such a big player” like Kohli, there is no basis for comparison as he believes that the two are different. There are different types of players.
“Virat Kohli is one of the best players in the world. He has performed everywhere and in big matches. I don’t feel pressure when people compare us, I feel proud because they are comparing me to such a big player.
“Personally, I don’t think there should be comparisons, but people do and I feel happy… Look, we are different players. I have a style of play and he has his own style.”
Mohammed Shami, who did not play the ODI series, took 14 wickets in the recent Test series against South Africa. However, he will not play in the home series against West Indies.
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