Published 16:07 IST, August 6th 2020
Nasser Hussain trolled by netizens for prematurely comparing Babar Azam with Virat Kohli
Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that Babar Azam doesn’t get the name and recognition he deserves because he is not Virat Kohli.
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Pakistan's ODI and T20I captain Babar Azam has been one of best batsmen in world across formats recently. player has been in tremendous form since making his international debut. Babar Azam is currently in top ten of ICC rankings across all three formats and is only player to do so. Courtesy his consistency, he is being constantly compared to India skipper Virat Kohli.
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Nasser Hussain makes a huge claim about Babar Azam
Babar Azam is currently playing in first Test of three-match England vs Pakistan 2020 series in Manchester. Pakistan international displayed his brilliance as he stuck a 100-ball 69 on first day at Old Trafford. w, former England captain Nasser Hussain has compared Babar Azam to Virat Kohli. While commentating for Sky Sports, Nasser Hussain said that Babar Azam doesn’t get name and recognition he deserves because he is t Virat Kohli. Nasser Hussain ded that Babar Azam is young, elegant and has got all swagger.
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Nasser Hussain reckoned that world keeps talking about ‘Fab 4’ (Virat Kohli, Australia’s Steve Smith, New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and England captain Joe Root). However, Nasser Hussain said that it’s time to d Babar Azam and call it ‘Fab 5’. However, Nasser Hussain's comparison of Babar Azam with Virat Kohli didn't go down with netizens on Twitter as some strong reactions poured in. Let's take a look at a few reactions.
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England vs Pakistan 2020 live streaming details
England vs Pakistan 2020 live streaming in India is available to viewers on Sony LIV. But fans can also enjoy scores of England vs Pakistan 2020 live in India by logging onto FanCode. England vs Pakistan 2020 live streaming in India telecast would also be available on Sony SIX. Apart from Sony Pictures Sports Network, England vs Pakistan 2020 live streaming will be available on Airtel TV and Jio TV.
first England vs Pakistan 2020 Test commenced on August 5 at 3:30 PM IST. At time of writing this report, Pakistan were 150-3 with Babar Azam dismissed on 69 in first over of day by James Anderson. Babar Azam 50 was an important innings for Pakistan after an early couple of wickets.
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16:07 IST, August 6th 2020