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Azam Khan on Kohli-Babar comparisons: ‘Virat Kohli had someone around him who was a legend at that time…who was there with Babar? There was no one’ | Cricket News

Azam Khan on Kohli-Babar comparisons: ‘Virat Kohli had someone around him who was a legend at that time…who was there with Babar? There was no one’ | Cricket News

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Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan believes that Babar Azam has had a similar impact on Pakistan batting to that off Virat Kohli on the Indian batting. The 27-year-old also said Pakistan was famous for its fast bowlers before Babar came in, but after his rise batting side of things has improved. “Pakistan cricket was famous because of fast bowling. But this guy made it famous because of his batting. There is a huge difference. Like what Virat Kohli did for India,” Azam said while speaking on the Crickwick podcast. “Virat Kohli had someone around him who was a legend at that time. In the era he started playing in, he had VVS Laxman, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, and MS Dhoni. So many big batters. But who was there with Babar? There was no one,” Azam added. Story continues below this ad Former Pakistan batter Mohsin Khan believes that Babar remains a great batter, but he needs to have better support from the rest of the batting lineup, the way India’s great Virat Kohli had …

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim says he ‘was surprised’ at Babar Azam’s reappointment as captain for T20 World Cup 2024 | Cricket News

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Premium batter Babar Azam stepped down as captain of Pakistan after a disappointing ODI World Cup in 2023 hosted by India. Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was made the skipper in the aftermath for the white-ball team. However, after one series against New Zealand Babar was re-appointed as the captain for the 2024 T20 World Cup co-hosted in West Indies and the United States. “Yes, I was surprised What can I say, it’s ultimately the selector’s call. Whatever they thought was the best option, they picked and they picked the team [accordingly],” said all-rounder Imad Wasim on Babar’s re-appointment as captain to a local sports platform. “Everybody in Pakistan was surprised, not just me. So, I can’t say no that I was not surprised,” he added. However, despite the change Pakistan had poor returns at the showpiece event. They lost to the associate nation United States and eventual champions India and failed to qualify for the next round. “Yeah, our performance wasn’t up to the mark, to be honest, and we have to accept that, …

Babar Azam’s T20 World Cup ‘hope’ after trailing 1-2 against depleted New Zealand side: ‘We are trying something new…’ | Cricket

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Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, remains optimistic despite the team’s defeat to New Zealand in the fourth T20I match on Thursday. The right-handed batter emphasised that the team is experimenting with new strategies in each game as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2024. Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam speaks during a press conference at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium(AFP) He acknowledged that the team is facing criticism following their loss to New Zealand, but he remains undeterred, focusing on the bigger picture of settling the team before the T20 World Cup commences. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! “We are trying something new and different in every game. Hopefully, we will be settled before going for the T20 World Cup,” Babar said. The challenge for Pakistan has been evident as they faced a competitive New Zealand side despite the absence of key players who are participating in the Indian Premier League. The expectation of dominating the series at home has not …