BABAR AZAM (PAK)

Babar Azam is in the top 5 of the official ICC batting rankings in all three formats and since his debut in 2015, has captivated the imagination of every fan and expert with his array of silky ground shots everywhere in the field. The 25-year-old has often been compared to India’s Virat Kohli in terms of technique and temperament at the international level.

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Babar has 1850 runs in 26 Tests, 3359 runs in 74 ODIs and 1471 runs in 38 T20I matches with 16 centuries all over in international cricket. Azam’s strokeplay has captivated audiences and experts alike and he has even managed to reign on top of T20I rankings for a long time, despite being a proper batsman with an array of proper shots, instead of innovations and trick shots.

The right-hander has fast become the favorite of everyone who follows the game closely and his skills make him eligible for any top team in any of the three or all formats.