MANCHESTER: Pakistan batsman Babar Azam models himself on Virat Kohli and is preparing for Sunday's high-voltage World Cup clash between the arch-rivals by watching videos of the Indian captain. "His (Kohli's) winning ratio is higher (for India) so I am trying to achieve that as well," the 24 year-old right-handed batsman said. Babar said his side would take inspiration from their Champions Trophy final victory over India two years ago. "The Champions Trophy win gave us confidence and will also help here as well because the team is mostly the same and that win is always an inspiration," he said. Pakistan suffered a 124-run defeat against India in the opening match of the Champions Trophy but hit back by crushing their arch-rivals in the final.

Source: Mint June 14, 2019 15:33 UTC