Virat Kohli Applauds Babar Azam as Best Batsman in All Formats
Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, is renowned for his exceptional playing abilities as well as his displays of kindness and admiration in interviews and conversations.
In a recently resurfaced video, Kohli commended Babar Azam, a prominent cricketer from Pakistan, hailing him as one of the premier batsmen globally. Despite Kohli’s own prowess as a skilled batsman, he openly discussed his positive camaraderie with Babar in a prior interview.
Kohli recalled their first encounter during the 2019 ODI World Cup in Manchester, where Babar expressed a desire to converse. Their discussion revolved around various aspects of the game. Kohli observed Babar’s enduring humility and respect, traits that have remained consistent over time.
Kohli expressed his admiration and recalled his initial meeting with Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam in an interaction with Star Sports.
“The first interaction I had with him [Babar] was during the 2019 [ODI] World Cup after the game in Manchester,” Kohli recalled in the interview filmed last year.
“I’ve known Imad [Wasim] since the Under-19 World Cup, and he said Babar wanted to have a chat.
“We sat down and spoke about the game. I saw a lot of regard and respect from him from day one, and that hasn’t changed,” Kohli said. “Regardless of the fact he’s probably the top batsman in the world across formats, and rightly so.
“Performs so consistently and I’ve always enjoyed watching him play,” Kohli added.
Kohli’s admiration for Babar’s cricketing abilities transcends national boundaries and rivalries. This endorsement by one prominent cricketer for another underscores how players can uphold mutual respect and support within a competitive context. This quality further distinguishes Kohli as a sportsman who values and acknowledges excellence beyond his own team.