Both top-order batsmen score freely and play the cover drive particularly well. Babar averages above 45 in tests and 50-plus in both one-dayers and Twenty20 Internationals, putting him in the top five of all three formats. “I’ll try to be as good as him and win matches for my country.” Babar, who is Pakistan’s limited-overs captain, said there were some style similarities. “When I’m playing, I’m not trying to show off or prove any point to anyone. For me, it’s about whether I’m satisfied with my performance.

Source: Hindustan Times June 10, 2020 09:21 UTC