Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf heaped rich praise on Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, calling Indian skipper the No. 1 batsman of today's generation.
Both Virat Kohli and Pakistan skipper Babar Azam are considered modern greats. The duo is breaking numerous records along the way and is the leading batsman in all three formats of the game for their respective nations.
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Meanwhile, former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf, who was one of the pillars of his side’s batting in the 1990s and 2000s, while talking about both the batsmen said that modern cricket is all about staying fit which is the main reason behind Virat Kohli’s terrific performance.
"I've never seen him practice but have followed some of his training videos on Twitter or someplace else. In today's era, if someone asks me what is modern cricket, I 'd say it 's about training. The players today are fit and fast, as is Virat Kohli, which is the reason behind his terrific performances," Mohammad Yousuf said on the YouTube Show Cricast.
Yousuf called Virat Kohli the No. 1 batsman of today's generation as his performances over the years are unbelievable.
"He has 70 centuries in ODIs and T20Is combined. In ODIs, he has some 12000 runs and is approaching the 10K mark in Tests as well. In T20I as well, he has some great numbers. His performance in all three eras is high-class.
"In today's era, he is the No. 1 batsman. I have earlier said as well that comparisons with the players of the previous era in unfair. Despite that, his performances are unbelievable,” he said.
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While talking about Babar Azam, Mohammad Yousuf said that he undergoes tough training which makes him as good as he is. He also lauded Babar for ranking in the top 10 in all three formats.
"Babar has worked on his talent. He undergoes tough drills and practices. I keep telling these younger players that the harder they work on their practice, the easier it will get playing matches.
"Babar has been doing that constantly and look... today he is No. 1 in ODIs, No. 3 in T20Is, he's No. 6 at Tests. So, it's a big achievement that one player is in Top 10 of all three formats of ICC rankings," he concluded.
Both Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are placed in the top 10 rankings of all three formats.
