Virat Kohli is probably the biggest name in cricket who has represented this sport at the highest level. He is the biggest modern-day star globally and has been the face of the game for more than a decade now. The success he has achieved in his career is unimaginable.
Another cricketer on the same path and achieving new heights in that game is Pakistani captain Babar Azam. The 29-year-old has been the best batter across formats in the last 3–4 years, scoring runs and centuries for fun.
He recently smashed a huge hundred in the opening game of the Asia Cup 2023, becoming the fastest batter to 19 ODI hundreds. Well, his consistency has ignited the comparison of him with the former Indian captain. Many former cricketers, cricket pundits, and fans keep making such comparisons.
However, Virat has himself admitted that Babar has been the best batter across formats in the last few years. Meanwhile, the Pakistani captain has finally opened up about this infamous comparison and said that everyone has their own thought process, but there is mutual respect between the two.
In an interview, Babar was quoted as saying by the Hindustan Times, “Let’s leave this debate to the fans who do it. I don’t want to comment on it; everyone has a point of view. There is definitely mutual respect. He is elder to me, and I have been taught to respect the elders, no matter which country they are from.”
Both of these superstars will be seen in action on Saturday. The much-awaited clash between India and Pakistan is all set to take place on September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at 3:00 PM. Pakistan won their previous game against Nepal, while India will play their first match of the tournament. It will be a huge game, as everyone is desperately waiting for this clash because both teams have produced some thrilling encounters in recent history.
