"He Is Beautiful To Watch": Kane Williamson In Awe Of Babar Azam
Published - 21 May 2020, 08:04 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:28 AM
Babar Azam is the leading man for Pakistan – quite literally! He has been consistent across formats in the past few years and has been rewarded with the captaincy of the side in limited-overs. Babar Azam has also been highly rated by the cricket fraternity with some believing that he is as good as run-machine and India captain Virat Kohli.
Azam’s record supports his cause. He has scored 1850 runs in the longest format at an average of 45.12. In the ODIs, he has raked up over 3000 runs at an average over 54, and in the shortest format he holds an average of 50.72. Moreover, Babar Azam is currently the most reliable batsman in the Pakistan team.
Babar Azam is a beautiful player to watch: Kane Williamson
Babar Azam has garnered plenty of praise from the cricket fraternity and has also been shown reliance by his cricket board. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has also been left in awe with his batting prowess. Williamson believes he is a beautiful player to watch as his cover drive and back foot punches are a treat to the eyes.
“He is a beautiful player to watch, his cover drive and his back-foot punches are just great. One thing is common in these great players is their temperament, the hunger for runs and how they achieve is all very different but there are a lot of similarities in their approach to an innings.” Kane Williamson said as quoted by Cricbuzz.
With boards mulling to resume cricket amid the pandemic situation, Azam might be next seen in action against the series against England, this year if it goes as per plan.
