Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are undoubtedly among the best cricketers of this generation and have often been pitted against each other by their respective fans.
While the Indian talisman has a much better record and started his career long before Babar, the Pakistani captain is slowly establishing himself as one of the best in the business.
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The latest experts to weigh in on the Virat versus Babar debate are former Indian and Pakistani internationals Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar.
The bowling legends agreed that while Kohli has already established himself as an all-time great, Babar is yet to be one but is working towards achieving the status.
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Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Harbhajan said,
Virat Kohli has established himself as a great, while Babar Azam still has a lot to do. He will reach there someday, as he is a wonderful player. He is very good in Test cricket, but maybe T20 doesn’t suit him a lot.
Adding to his point, Akhtar said,
Virat Kohli is the greatest, and Babar Azam is in the making to be the greatest batsman ever. He is trying to get better in T20s. People are behind him for no reason.
When are India facing Pakistan next?
The two arch-rivals will face each other in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 and then meet in the league stages of the 2023 World Cup on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
