Virat Kohli and Babar Azam have long been compared, and this is one of the discussions that is still very popular among cricket enthusiasts. These batsmen have had their highs and lows, but the debate continues to rage on who’s the best batsman even today. On the other hand, Danish Kaneria a former Pakistan spinner, believes that there is no point in comparing both players as Virat is obviously better. Therefore, he stated in an interview with Sports Tak that one should look at their respective records so as to see clearly that Virat is a better player than Babar.
According to Kaneria, “Who is comparing them? I am tired of hearing that people compare them. When you’re talking about comparing, look at the runs Virat has scored. He has scored runs all around the world. He is a massive player.”
He also stated that it is Kohli’s presence alone that can change the game – something Babar lacks right now. Additionally, he stated that these comparisons are made mainly by the media.
“Look at his stature, when he walks onto the field, his aura itself is different and he (Babar) does not come close, forget comparing them. All that is created by the channels to sell their product. I have had a lot of questions comparing them but I have never done it. In terms of statistics once both retire people should look at stats,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kaneria said that India should not travel to Pakistan for the competition and insisted that Dubai will be the better venue.
“Looking at the situation in Pakistan, I have to say that the Indian team should not go to Pakistan, and Pakistan should think about it, and then the ICC will make its decision, and most likely, it will be a hybrid model, it will played in Dubai. The media gets hype, everyone’s videos get likes because the big manjan is good so it will sell. So I think this is a reality and it will definitely be a hybrid model,” he said.
