Babar Azam has achieved a lot since making his international debut. The Pakistan skipper is probably the best batter across three formats at the moment and is achieving new heights with every game he plays. He has already become one of the best and is on his way to becoming Pakistan’s greatest.
However, Babar’s consistency has more often ignited the debate of Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam. Pakistani fans have always compared him with the former Indian captain, and why not? Babar has broken some big records for Virat Kohli in recent times.
Apart from comparison, there are some noticeable similarities between these two modern-day greats. Both are pretty consistent across formats and have an eye-catching cover drive. As a result, there has always been a debate about whose cover drive is best. Fans from across the border always have this debate about who plays the best cover drive in the game.
However, former West Indian great Ian Bishop has also shared his opinion on this infamous debate. In a Q&A session Behind the Stumps with OneCricket, Bishop was asked about the best cover drive between Virat and Babar. To that, legendary pacer replied, “It’s a tie. If I have the option of both, I am going with both because I switch my television on and both are my favourites.”
Notably, both have tasted success at the international level and are among the best players in this game. These two will be up against each other in the game of the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. India will lock horns with Pakistan on September 3 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
India beat Pakistan in the group stage in the last edition but lost the game in the Super Four. But then, the Men in Blue registered a historic win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the 2022 T20 World Cup, courtesy of Virat Kohli’s magical knock.
