Babar Azam can show his talent in this World Cup: Gautam Gambhir

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New Delhi. Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir believes that Pakistan captain Babar Azam has the potential to become the best batsman in the World Cup 2023.

The right-handed batsman performed very well in the opening matches of Asia Cup 2023 and played a brilliant inning of 151 runs against Nepal.

However, he failed to carry the momentum in the other matches but stood out as the lone batsman for Pakistan. This was the biggest reason for Pakistan not reaching the final of the Asia Cup. India defeated both Pakistan and Sri Lanka to reach the final and then defeated Sri Lanka to win the trophy for a record 8th time.

Speaking to Star Sports, Gambhir said, “Babar Azam”, when asked to name the player he is most looking forward to seeing in the World Cup.

“Babar Azam can set this World Cup on fire. I have seen many players who have a lot of time to bat. Gambhir said, “I think Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Joe Root are there, but Babar Azam’s ability is of a different level.”

Babar, who is ranked No. 1 in the ODI format of cricket, has scored 745 runs in 15 innings in 2023 at an amazing average of 49.66, which includes 2 centuries and 6 fifties.

He is ranked third in the T20 rankings behind India’s Suryakumar Yadav and teammate Mohammad Rizwan, while in the Test rankings he is led by New Zealand captain Kane Williamson at the fourth position.

Pakistan will play two warm-up matches against New Zealand and Australia before starting their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on October 6. The tournament will begin with last year’s finalists England and New Zealand facing off against each other in Ahmedabad a day earlier.

(IANS)

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