One of the most prolific batsman going around, young Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has risen up the ranks extremely quickly in a very short span of time. (Complete coverage of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019)Babar holds the key for Pakistan against old foes India in Manchester on Sunday and the batsman has been fine-tuning his game by watching videos of the supremely talented Kohli. Babar showed his class by scoring a brilliant 63 in Pakistan’s 348-8 when they beat pre-tournament favourites England earlier in the World Cup. Pakistan, trounced by 124 runs in the opening match of the Champions Trophy by India, hit back by crushing their bitter rivals in the final. “We are well prepared for this match because India and Pakistan matches are exciting and demanding and the whole world watches it,” Babar said.

Source: Hindustan Times June 15, 2019 03:22 UTC