Kohli’s praise a ‘proud moment’ for me: Babar Azam

Pakistan | In a heartwarming revelation, Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam, expressed his pride and gratitude for the compliments he received from former Indian skipper Virat Kohli. The appreciation from Kohli came during an interview conducted during the T20 World Cup 2022, shedding light on the camaraderie and respect shared among cricketing greats.

The video in question, posted by the renowned Indian sports channel, Star Sports, featured Babar Azam's response to Virat Kohli's remarks about him. This exchange of admiration between the two cricketing stalwarts adds an extra layer of excitement to the impending Asia Cup clash between Pakistan and India, scheduled to take place tomorrow at the illustrious Pallekele Stadium in Sri Lanka.

Speaking about Kohli's comments, the world's number one batter, Babar Azam, said, "It feels very nice when someone passes such comments, and the way Virat Kohli made the comments is a very proud moment for me and it feels very nice."

Babar also shared his perspective on how he had sought to learn from Kohli during the latter's prime. "He was at his peak ... I was thinking then that I should take something from him, and I learned a lot from him at that time," Babar stated, highlighting the invaluable insights he gained from the Indian maestro.

Beyond rivalries and runs, lies a foundation of respect! 🤝💙@babarazam258's touching encounter with @imVkohli echoes the sentiment of mutual regard that cricket fosters. 🇮🇳🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/YStrJsGDYU
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 31, 2023

Recalling his interactions with Kohli, Babar mentioned that the former Indian captain had patiently answered his questions and significantly contributed to enhancing his technique.

In a previous interview, Virat Kohli had praised Babar Azam's consistent performance, acknowledging his incredible talent. Kohli's admiration for Babar dated back to their first meeting at the 2019 Cricket World Cup, where he noted the respect and regard Babar showed from the very beginning.

Kohli remarked, "That has not changed. It hasn't changed because he is performing now and coming into his own. I don't see his attitude or approach changing towards me, which is a very good sign of someone who is very grounded in the foundations of his upbringing and his cricketing foundations as well are very solid."

Expressing his continued admiration, Kohli stated, "I've always enjoyed watching him play," emphasizing how players like Azam "go a long way" and "inspire many" in the cricketing world.

Babar Azam's heartfelt interview comes just two days ahead of the highly anticipated Asia Cup clash between Pakistan and India. Cricket fans across the globe eagerly await this electrifying showdown, poised to witness a high-voltage match that promises to be a spectacle of skill, sportsmanship, and mutual respect.

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