India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022: India's Virat Kohli and Pakistan's Babar Azam are ranked among the best batters in world cricket in present times and that's why there is bound to be a constant comparison between the two. Virat Kohli, the former captain of Team India, is currently dealing with the worst phase of his cricketing career as he's struggling to score runs across formats, while Babar on the other hand is enjoying the best form of his career. Former Pakistan captain and one of the best pace bowlers in the world, Wasim Akram gave his opinion regarding the comparison of Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. The legendary bowler explained why Virat Kohli is far ahead of Babaz Azam at the moment.
Ravi Shastri and Wasim Akram attend a joint press conference organized by Asia Cup 2022 official broadcaster Star Sports regarding the clash between India and Pakistan. During this, when asked about the comparison of Virat and Babar, Wasim Akram said, "First of all let me start by saying that criticism from Indian fans against Kohli has been unnecessary. He is one of the greatest of all time, not just in this era. He still fit as a fiddle. He is still one of the best fielders in the Indian squad.
"As they say class is forever and that is Virat Kohli. Hope he doesn't come back to form against Pakistan but he will come back eventually," said Akram in a press conference.
"The comparisons are only natural. When we played people used to compare Inzamam, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar. Before that, it was Sunil Gavaskar Javed Miandad, G Vishwanath and Zaheer Abbas.
"Babar has been very consistent because he has got the right technique. He is very hungry and very fit. He is still a young captain but is learning very fast. However, comparisons with Virat it is too early.
"Babar is on the right track to be where Virat Kohli is but to compare him with him at this stage is too early. But he is absolutely on the right track to be one of the modern greats," said Akram in a call with longtime rival and friend Ravi Shastri.
Sunday is going to be super exciting for cricket fans all over the world as India and Pakistan will kick off their Asia Cup 2022 campaign by playing a T20 match against each other on August 28 at the Dubai International Stadium.