AB de Villiers, the former captain of the South African cricket team, hasvoiced his admiration for the talented Pakistani batsman, Babar Azam, whomhe considers one of his favorite players participating in the highlyanticipated 2023 ODI World Cup hosted in India. Speaking candidly on hisYouTube channel, de Villiers showered praise on Azam, acknowledging theyoung cricketer’s exceptional skills and innate talent, predicting that hewill be a pivotal game-changer for the Pakistan team in the upcomingtournament.
Furthermore, de Villiers expressed his belief that Babar Azam, serving asthe captain across all formats for Pakistan, will undoubtedly emerge as oneof the leading run-scorers during this mega cricket event.
Citing Azam’s invaluable experience and seasoned expertise in the sport, deVilliers confidently asserted that the Pakistani skipper possesses thecapability to amass a substantial number of runs throughout the course ofthe World Cup, signifying his vital role in Pakistan’s campaign.
De Villiers went on to extol Babar Azam’s multifaceted contributions to theteam, highlighting not only his prowess with the bat but also his role as aleader within the Pakistani cricket squad. The former South Africancaptain’s admiration for Azam’s cricketing prowess reinforces the notionthat the Pakistani skipper is poised to make a significant impact on theWorld Cup stage, not only as a batsman but as a guiding force for his team.
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Interestingly, de Villiers is not the only former cricketer to sing BabarAzam’s praises. Just last week, Gautam Gambhir, a prominent former Indiancricketer, also expressed his profound admiration for Azam, hailing him asthe premier batter of the current era. This widespread recognition fromcricketing legends underscores the universal appeal of Babar Azam’scricketing abilities and sets high expectations for his performance in the2023 ODI World Cup.
