Gautam Gambhir’s explosive statement rating Babar Azam above Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma goes viral

Gautam Gambhir’s bold take on Babar Azam from the past has gone massively viral, sending fans into heated debate across social media. It is not a secret that Gautam Gambhir is not a fan of legendary MS Dhoni, and modern era legend Virat Kohli is probably second on his list.

Both Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir might have repeatedly insisted that they are on good terms, but the truth is not hidden from anyone. Before joining the Indian cricket team as the head coach, Gambhir had even ranked Pakistan’s Babar Azam ahead of Kohli.

Gautam Gambhir Sparks Firestorm: Rates Babar Azam Above Kohli & Rohit

A past statement from Gambhir has reignited the greatest debate in modern cricket: Who is the best batsman of this era? In a viral clip that has now resurfaced and gone massively viral on social media, the former Indian opener has openly placed Babar Azam in a league he believes stands above even the biggest modern-day superstars, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

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As expected, this statement sparked strong reactions from fans across both sides of the border. Gambhir had made this comment before the start of the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. He made it clear that Babar is the player he believes can dominate the tournament.

At that time, Gambhir said that Babar has the ability to take games away from the opposition with ease, citing his calm approach, clean batting style, and sharp sense of timing that make him stand out, even when compared to other modern greats of the game like Kohli and Rohit.

What Exactly Did Gautam Gambhir Say?

Speaking ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, Gambhir was asked about potential game-changers, and his response left everyone shocked.

He told Star Sports, “I think Babar has the capability to set the World Cup on fire. His batting prowess is remarkable, and he possesses an incredible sense of timing. While we have witnessed outstanding performances from players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, David Warner, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root, Babar's quality is on a whole different level.”

.@GautamGambhir will eagerly watch out for @babarazam258's performance this #CWC2023. 👀

Will Babar prove to be the BEST against the rest on the BIGGEST stage?#WorldCupOnStar#Cricket pic.twitter.com/CwccE3r5JI

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 23, 2023

Gambhir's Context:

Gambhir's praise came on the back of Babar's stellar ODI form in 2023, where he scored 745 runs in 16 matches at an average near 50. In 15 innings, he has already hit two centuries and six half-centuries, with his highest score being 151.

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Interestingly, Kohli had ended the 2023 ODI World Cup as the leading run scorer with 765 runs in 11 games, and Rohit finished second with 597 runs as the duo helped India reach the final, where they faced heartbreaking defeat against Australia.

On the other hand, Babar was not even in the top 5 at the ICC World Cup 2023.

Stats Don't Lie: Babar Azam vs Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma - Head-to-Head (ODI)