Don’t believe in comparisons: Azharuddin on Kohli-Azam debate

TIL Desk Sports/ Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin heaped praise on Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam but didn’t weigh into the debate when asked to compare him with India’s talismanic skipper Virat Kohli.

The two modern-day greats are time and again pitted against each other, by fans and critics alike, for their impeccable playing styles and incredible consistency.

Azharuddin, however stated that Azam has the necessary skills and qualities to etch his name alongside some of the top-class batsmen that Pakistan have produced in the past.

“Babar is still young and has a lot of cricket ahead of him. He has the ability to become a top batsman and register his name among the great Pakistani batsmen of the past,” Azharuddin said.

“I don’t believe in comparisons. If a batsman is good, then his batting should be enjoyed and he should be praised rather than comparing him with someone else,” he added.