{"id":16623,"date":"2023-10-21T23:43:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T23:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/harbhajan-singh-speaks-up-on-kohli-babar-debate-after-pak-v-aus\/"},"modified":"2023-10-21T23:43:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T23:43:04","slug":"harbhajan-singh-speaks-up-on-kohli-babar-debate-after-pak-v-aus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/harbhajan-singh-speaks-up-on-kohli-babar-debate-after-pak-v-aus\/","title":{"rendered":"Harbhajan Singh speaks up on Kohli-Babar debate after Pak v Aus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh shared his views on the comparison between Pakistan\u2019s all-format skipper Babar Azam and India batter Virat Kohli amid the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The batting styles and approach of Babar Azam and Virat Kohli are frequently compared by former cricketers and fans. However, the star cricketers have often shown respect and praised each other\u2019s skills on several occasions.<\/p>\n

Earlier, Virat Kohli had spoken highly of Babar Azam. The India batter said his Pakistan counterpart has shown regard and respect towards him from the start.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have enjoyed watching him play. He is coming into his own. I haven\u2019t seen his attitude change towards me. This kind of characters go a long way and they inspire people,\u201d Virat the India cricketer added.<\/p>\n

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Virat Kohli on Babar Azam.\ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\ude0d pic.twitter.com\/oH5LeIaRdE<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pakistan captain, reacting to the comments, said he felt really happy to hear the comments.<\/p>\n

\u201cFeels really good, when somebody passes comments like this. The way Virat Kohli has given comments, for me it is a proud moment. I felt really good. When you get praised like this, you get confidence. He said that in 2019 (World Cup) I went up to him. He was at his peak, he is at his peak now too,\u201d the Pakistan captain said.<\/p>\n

Babar Azam had thanked Virat Kohli for sharing his expertise, which helped him in his career.<\/p>\n

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Beyond rivalries and runs, lies a foundation of respect! \ud83e\udd1d\ud83d\udc99@babarazam258<\/a>\u2018s touching encounter with @imVkohli<\/a> echoes the sentiment of mutual regard that cricket fosters. \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 pic.twitter.com\/YStrJsGDYU<\/a><\/p>\n

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Harbhajan Singh shared his views about the duo\u2019s comparison in a tweet. He believes Virat Kohli is a better player than Babar Azam due to his knack of helping his country win with his match-winning performances in different situations.<\/p>\n

\u201d [Virat Kohli] is a modern-day legend without a question,\u201d he said. \u201d [He] scored runs in every situation and conditions and won game for India. Babar and many others should learn from \u2018King Kohli\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

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