ISLAMABAD: Former cricketer and current Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has praised Pakistan’s cricket captain, Babar Azam, for his impressive talent with the bat.
In a recent interview for a YouTube channel, Khan commended Azam as an “outstanding batter” and expressed hope regarding his potential to become one of the greatest batters of all time.
Khan, who led Pakistan towards victory in the 1992 World Cup, analyzed Azam’s technique, talent, and temperament and found all of them to be brilliant.
He further commended the skipper for possessing the rare qualities of being an exceptional batter. Khan stated that Azam had the potential to leave everyone behind in the cricketing world.
Ricky Ponting recently praises Babar Azam
Former Australian captain, Ricky Ponting, also recently praised Babar Azam and said that his best form with the bat and as a skipper is still ahead of him.
Ponting said that Babar’s consistency across all three formats over the last three to four years is impressive, and he has room for improvement, which is a pretty scary thought for his competitors.
Reacting to Ponting’s comments, Azam said that it was a confidence booster for him when a legendary player gives you a compliment, and you try to be better. He added that he tries to take such comments in a positive way and produce his best.
Azam recently won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year for the first time and ODI Cricketer of the Year for the second straight year.
The skipper has been in great form, scoring heavily in all formats of the game and leading Pakistan to victories against strong teams.
In conclusion, Babar Azam’s outstanding performances have caught the attention of cricket legends like Imran Khan and Ricky Ponting.
With his talent, technique, and temperament, he has the potential to become one of the greatest batters of all time. The cricketing world is eagerly waiting to see how Babar Azam’s career unfolds in the coming years.
