Babar Azam reflects on learning from Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Joe Root

Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam has opened up about the impact of modern-era legends like Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root on his career, as he was talking about the benefit of playing in franchise leagues across the world.

Babar said that the Pakistan players get to learn a lot from the international stars during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and other leagues, where many big names participate, and they share their experience with the youngsters, which helps them a lot.

However, the right-handed batter learned many things from Kohli, Williamson, and Root while playing against them, as he opened up about the insights shared by these modern-era legends while talking to South African legend AB de Villiers on his YouTube channel.

I talk a lot to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root: Babar Azam

During the India versus Pakistan matches, Babar has often been seen engaging in healthy conversation with the dashing right-hander Kohli, and even the duo seems to share great rapport despite the tension between the two countries. Babar and Kohli don’t shy away from expressing their admiration for each other on social media and even in press conferences.

Babar also played several games against Williamson and Root, so it also offered him a golden opportunity to learn from them and get some valuable advice about the batting. Interestingly, Babar revealed that he talks a lot with Kohli, Williamson, and Root, saying they are always ready to help him.

The Pakistan captain said that he speaks to the team whenever he needs to improve his batting technique. Babar also said that he learned a lot from Kohli, Root, and Williamson.

Babar Azam said on AB de Villiers’ YouTube channel: “I talk a lot to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root. They are always ready to give you advice, which helps you a lot. I have learned a lot from these players.”

Babar Azam said "I talk a lot to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson & Joe Root. They are always ready to give you advice which helps you a lot. I have learned a lot from these players" 🇵🇰🇮🇳🔥🔥

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I don't come from a rich family: Babar Azam

Meanwhile, Babar reflected on his early struggles before joining the Pakistan national cricket team. He revealed that his family didn’t have the money, but they supported him and said that their support was unwavering and instrumental in his journey.

He signed off by saying, “I don't come from a rich family, and we didn't have money all the time. But my parents supported me a lot.”

Notably, Babar will be next seen in action in the upcoming two-match Test match series against Bangladesh at home. This Test series, starting on August 21, will be Pakistan’s first assignment since their embarrassing group exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

The Men in Green failed to qualify for the Super-8 round of the T20 World Cup 2024, which India won last month. They are now looking forward to a fresh start with the red-ball assignment against Bangladesh at home before the crucial tours of Australia and South Africa.