Virat Kohli deserves to be called 'King', not Babar Azam: Ex-Pakistan captain
The former captain of Pakistan, Muhammad Hafeez, has criticised the Babar Azam spokesperson for promoting the player on social media. Virat Kohli, according to Hafeez, is the only person who truly deserves the title of "King."
Ankush Pandey
HighLights
- In the Champions Trophy match against Pakistan, Virat Kohli scored an incredible hundred.
- Kohli dominated Pakistani bowlers and appeared to be at ease with the bat.
- In just 42.3 overs, India defeated Pakistan by chasing down 242.
Mohammad Hafeez declared Sunday following the conclusion of India's Champions Trophy match against Pakistan that Virat Kohli, not Babar Azam, is the one who truly deserves to be referred to as "King." Hafeez attacked Babar Azam's public relations firm and spokesperson for constantly promoting him on social media during his appearance on PTV.
Following Virat Kohli's incredible century, his 81st of his international career, which enabled India to easily chase down a challenging target of 241 runs at the Dubai International Stadium, Hafeez made these remarks. Kohli finished the match with a spectacular boundary, reaching his hundred on the final ball of the innings.
Former Pakistani captain Babar Azam, on the other hand, had a strong start but was unable to perform well. In a display of intent during the first powerplay, Babar scored 23 runs off 26 balls before being dismissed in the match's ninth over by Hardik Pandya's harmless delivery.
Hafeez praised Virat Kohli as a great match player in his post-match remarks, stating that the player has scored runs all over the world and is deserving of the title of "King."
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"Virat is a talented stage actor. He performs and keeps an eye out for important events. Every time India plays Pakistan, you have the opportunity to be the star of the match. Shoaib Malik rose to fame by bowling well against India, and Shahid Afridi rose to fame by hitting sixes against India. In order to take advantage of those opportunities, Virat Kohli continues to wait for them. He maintains his optimism, believing that he will win the match for India. Not only will I play, but I'll win the game for my nation. After the game, Mohammad Hafees declared, "And that's why he is the greatest batter in the world."
In actuality, Virat Kohli—rather than Babar Azam—deserves to be referred to as King. Take a look at his performance. He has performed all over the world and hasn't used public relations to rise to the top. He went on, "Call out those spokespersons and show them the mirror."
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