Virat Kohli or Babar Azam? Shaheen Afridi or Jasprit Bumrah? Wasim Akram chooses his favourites

As the highly anticipated cricket clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 is not too far away, the highly crispy debate between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam has once again surfaced in people’s minds. Amid the ongoing debate, legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram has picked his favourite batter between Virat and Babar.

Talking to Fox Cricket, Akram shared his choice when asked to pick one between Virat and Babar. He also shared his prime choice between Shaheen Shah Afridi and Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has made a comeback to the national side after almost a year.

‘I will definitely pick Virat Kohli over Babar Azam’

“It is a very difficult decision, that is why I don’t become a selector. I’ll probably get a lot of slack back home, but I will definitely pick Virat Kohli over Babar Azam. Babar is on the way, there is no doubt. He is one of the modern greats, but it will take some time. He will catch up, but it will take time,” he said.

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Pakistan kicked off their Asia Cup 2023 campaign in style as they thrashed Nepal by a whopping margin of 238 runs in their first game. Pakistan skipper Babar played a glorious knock of 151 runs and was awarded ‘Man of the Match’ for his stunning performance.

‘I will choose Shaheen Shah Afridi over Jasprit Bumrah’

On being asked to choose between Afridi and Bumrah, Akram chose his countrymen and praised him for his tremendous bowling skills. Akram applauded Shaheen’s batting skills as well.

“I will choose Shaheen Shah Afridi over Jasprit Bumrah. Being a left-arm pacer, he reminds me of Starc, both of them bowl early on and they pitch it full and go for the wickets. That is what I like about him. He has got a bright future ahead of him as long as he is clear of serious injuries. He has improved his batting as well at No.9 and No.10, he can come in and whack a couple of sixes. He is a genuine wicket taker and that is why I believe that he is one of the most important members of the team,” he further added.

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