Team Pakistan has not had the best run in this year’s ODI World Cup 2023. People have been pointing fingers at their captain, Babar Azam, as one of the reasons for the team’s struggles.
In a recent interview, Babar Azam shared his thoughts on some of his favourite cricket players in the world. Babar Azam is well-known as one of the best cricket players globally, especially in shorter formats like One Day Internationals (ODIs). He’s consistently been among the top run-scorers in these formats and is a crucial player for Pakistan in international competitions.
As the leader of the Pakistani team at the ODI World Cup 2023 in India, Babar Azam has revealed the top batters he looks up to in the modern era of cricket.
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Babar greatly admires Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Kane Williamson, considering them the finest batters globally. He praises their ability to understand and adapt to the game conditions, which, in his opinion, makes them the best in the business. According to Babar, “Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Kane Williamson are my favourite 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.”
Babar also appreciates how these three cricket stalwarts consistently rescue their teams from tricky situations and manage to score even when facing formidable bowling lineups. He acknowledges the exceptional way Rohit, Kohli, and Williamson perform under pressure and hopes to learn from their approach. Babar Azam further adds, “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.”
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.@babarazam258's batting idols are legends in their own right! ??
Look what the Pakistani skipper has to say about his favourite batters in @imVkohli, @imRo45 & Kane Williamson! ??#CWC23 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/HQuP1yiTv7
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 29, 2023
As for Pakistan’s performance in the World Cup 2023, it hasn’t been smooth sailing. The team has faced defeats in their last four consecutive matches. Now, Pakistan’s chances of making it to the semi-finals depend on both their upcoming matches and the results of other teams in the tournament. It’s a challenging road ahead, and Babar Azam and his team are looking for ways to turn their fortunes around.
