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Too early to compare Babar Azam with Virat Kohli,says Younus Khan

CricketToo early to compare Babar Azam with Virat Kohli,says Younus Khan

Since PCB appointed Pakistan batting star Babar Azam as it’s ODI format skipper, the debate about him being compared with Team India skipper Virat Kohli has reignited.

There are constant comparisons being made between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli.

However there is one voice and that too from Pakistan, it’s legendary batsman Younus Khan who has sent a word of caution. Talking to Gulf News, Khan has said that it is too early to compare the duo.

“You see, Kohli – who is now 31 and at the peak of his career – has been in international cricket for over a decade now and has proved himself in all conditions. The 70 international centuries that he has scored is a testimony to his class and abilities, ” Younus Khan was quoted.

“Babar, on the other hand, has made his international debut barely five years back. He already has 16 centuries under his belt and shows very good averages in both Tests and ODIs, but it will be unfair to start comparing the two right now. If you have to, compare Babar five years hence with the dominance that Kohli is showing in his game today,’’ said Younis, easily one of the alltime greats among Pakistan batsmen.

Lavishing praise on Azam, who grabbed attention soon after his debut when he hit three ODI centuries on the trot against the West Indies in 2015 in the UAE, Younis said his willingness to learn will take the batsman far in his career.

‘‘Babar made his debut during the last two to three years of my career and I was really impressed by his humility. I have always felt that the more humble you are, you can achieve bigger goals in your life,’’ Younus Khan said.

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