Asia Cup 2023
‘Aisa bolkar bach nahi paigi Pakistan’ – Fans react as Babar Azam showers accolades upon India’s stalwart Virat Kohli
The Men in Green had a terrific start in the Asia Cup as they defeated Nepal in their opening match on August 30 in Multan. Notably, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hammered 151 runs from 131 balls, featuring 14 boundaries and four sixes, to guide his side to a comprehensive 238-run victory against Nepal on Wednesday. Meanwhile, after an emphatic win, the 28-year-old skipper showered accolades on India’s stalwart Virat Kohli.
Notably, Babar Azam’s comments came after the former India skipper praised him in 2022. In addition, the right-handed batter says it was a very proud moment for him when India’s star batter praised him. Moreover, the dashing batter feels Virat Kohli’s comments gave him great confidence.
“It feels very good when someone passes comments like that about you. Virat Kohli’s comments about me, that was a very proud moment for me and it felt very good. Some things and some praises give you confidence,” Babar told Star Sports in a video, a clip of which was released on Thursday.
I went to meet Virat Kohli during the 2019 World Cup: Babar Azam
Meanwhile, the Lahore-born cricketer also opened up about the conversation he had with the RCB opener during the 2019 World Cup in England. In addition, the Pakistani skipper feels the 34-year-old India batter has taught him a lot. Moreover, the right-handed batter also shared that Virat Kohli explained to him a ton of things in the last ODI World Cup.
“I went to meet him during the 2019 World Cup. He was at his peak then and is there now as well. I wanted to take (learn) something from him. I got to learn a lot. I asked him some questions which I needed answers to and he explained everything very nicely,” he added further.
Watch out the full video here:
Beyond rivalries and runs, lies a foundation of respect! 🤝💙@babarazam258's touching encounter with @imVkohli echoes the sentiment of mutual regard that cricket fosters. 🇮🇳🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/YStrJsGDYU
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 31, 2023
Notably, Rohit Sharma’s side is all set to lock horns against Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka, to commence their Asia Cup journey.
Check out how fans have reacted to the same:
Kohli saab🔥💞 pic.twitter.com/Xs0lHUODUj
— A📖🕉️ (@inevitable__31) August 31, 2023
Virat Kohli >>>> Zimbabar pic.twitter.com/33xHvFYYFT
— ORI_FCB 🗣️ (@Orient1300) August 31, 2023
Bhai ye kaise chat raha hai itni 😭image bachane ke liye
— Aryan (@OxygenKohli18) August 31, 2023
Masterclass 🐦 pic.twitter.com/o9Doof336K
— Kapil Pratap Singh (@kapil9994) August 31, 2023
King 👑❤️ pic.twitter.com/JaRXwL5FA0
— Md Zishan Alam (@izishan7) August 31, 2023
— cric_mawa (@cric_mawa_twts) August 31, 2023
Zimbabar well played 🐦😃😃
— Kapil Pratap Singh (@kapil9994) August 31, 2023
