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Virat Kohli or Babar Azam? Pakistan Legend Picks his Favourite Batter

image-lm1hnfc7Akram has picked Kohli over Babar [Twitter]

Former Pakistan Captain Wasim Akram has made sensational statement just before the Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan. The left-arm bowling great Akram was recently in the Fox Cricket Sports panel, and there he was asked to share his opinion on Virat vs Babar battle. Speaking to the media house, Akram picked Virat Kohli over Babar Azam and he explained the reason behind this choice. 

The Sultan of Swing believes Babar is on the right path to attain the glory, but Kohli has already reached that mark in his career. Babar still has a long way to go. And he certainly believes Babar will reach that height.


"It is a very difficult decision, that is why I don't become a selector. I'll probably get a lot of slack back home, but I will definitely pick Virat Kohli over Babar Azam. Babar is on the way, there is no doubt. He is one of the modern greats, but it will take some time. He will catch up, but it will take time," Akram said.

Talking about the bowling clash which will see two modern bowling greats Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi and India's Jasprit Bumrah go against each other. He stated clearly it's Shaheen Afridi. Akram who himself was left arm seamer believes Shaheen's left armer angle will trouble the batters.

"I will choose Shaheen Shah Afridi over Jasprit Bumrah. Being a left-arm pacer, he reminds me of Starc, both of them bowl early on and they pitch it full and go for the wickets. That is what I like about him. He has got a bright future ahead of him as long as he is clear of serious injuries. He has improved his batting as well at No.9 and No.10, he can come in and whack a couple of sixes. He is a genuine wicket taker and that is why I believe that he is one of the most important members of the team," Akram stated.

The India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash will take place on September 2, Saturday. However, there is a 90% chance of rain and that could potentially play a spoilsport in the game.