Babar Azam ‘probably the best batsman in the world’: Virat Kohli old clip praising Babar goes viral

Virat Kohli recently heaped praise on Pakistan captain Babar Azam, calling him “the top batsman in the world across formats”. The two batsmen have been widely regarded as the best in the world in recent years, and have formed a rivalry that has captured the imagination of fans of both countries.

Kohli and Babar first met at the 2019 ODI World Cup, and have since shared several warm exchanges on social media. In an interview with Star Sports last year, Kohli spoke of his respect for Babar, saying: “I saw a lot of regard and respect from him from day one, and that hasn’t changed.”

Kohli also praised Babar’s consistency, saying: “He performs so consistently and I’ve always enjoyed watching him play.”