Pakistan Has More Talent, Can’t Compare To Indian Players – Abdul Razzaq’s Take On Kohli-Azam Debate

Virat Kohli made his international debut in 2008 and by 2012 had made a name for himself. Soon after players like Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag left the scene, Kohli took over Indian cricket and has taken Team India forward across all formats. He’s got his best in all three formats with winning ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy.

Meanwhile, Babar Azam debuted in 2015 and soon got noticed. This has opened up a debate on who is better between the two. Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has triggered the Virat Kohli versus Babar Azam debate once again by heaping praise on the Pakistani batsman while adding that “you can’t compare Indian players with Pakistan players because Pakistan has more talent.” 

According to Razzaq, Pakistan has produced more talented players over the years and it would be wrong to compare the two neighbouring countries when it comes to showing the way to top cricketers.

Firstly, we should not say such a thing [compare Virat Kohli with Babar Azam]. You can’t compare Indian players with Pakistan players because Pakistan has more talent. If you look at our history, we have so many great players with who we can draw comparisons like Mohammad Yousaf, Inzamam-ul Haq, Saeed Anwar, Javed Miandad, Zaheer Abbas and Ijaz Ahmed,” Abdul Razzaq told Cricket Pakistan when asked to compare Kohli and Babar.

Abdul Razzaq Said A Series Between India And Pakistan Will Define Who’s A Better Player Between Them

“Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are completely different players. If we want to compare the two, then it’s important to hold matches between Pakistan and India and then judge who is a better player,” he added.

Razzaq further said that he backed Babar when he played under him for five to six years at ZTBL and never dropped him from the team. He predicted that Babar will go on to break all the records if backed properly. 

“Virat Kohli is a good player and he has performed well against Pakistan. I have nothing against him but if Indians don’t compare their players with Pakistan, then we shouldn’t do that as well.” 

Babar Azam has a total of around 7500 international runs and Virat Kohli has scored around 22000 International runs. Babar Azam is 6 years younger than Virat Kohli. Time will speak for itself who is a better batsman in the future.