Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Karachi Kings skipper Babar Azam has often been praised for his terrific style of batting and his sheer run-scoring tendencies. And now former West Indies cricketer and PSL side Quetta Gladiators mentor Sir Vivian Richards has compared Babar with boxing great Muhammad Ali.
While talking about the Pakistan batsman, Richards said that Babar “is definitely the best who plays conventional shots and shots that you will see normally in Test match cricket, ODI cricket.”
Richards speaks
“Babar is up there with the very best. He is definitely the best who plays conventional shots and shots that you will see normally in Test match cricket, ODI cricket,” Richards was quoted while talking to Geo News.
While talking about Babar’s mentality and playing style, Richards said that Babar “tends to be like Muhammad Ali, when he boxes, he jabs and he hurts you.”
“What I love about Babar is that you don’t see what he’s doing to you, he doesn’t knock you out. He tends to be like Muhammad Ali, when he boxes, he jabs and he hurts you. He is an individual that just has too much time to play, and it’s a joy,” the 69-year-old former West Indies cricketer added.
In the ongoing PSL, Babar has already scored 186 runs, playing four matches. But his side Karachi Kings are yet to find their first win of the tournament after playing four games. The Karachi-based side will face Islamabad United on February 6, in PSL.
Richards on Sarfaraz
On the other hand, Richards also spoke on Quetta Gladiators skipper Sarfaraz Khan. According to Richards, the wicketkeeper-batsman “is more focused on team’s success than individuals.”
“He (Sarfaraz) is someone who is more focused on team’s success than individuals. I’ve always liked his spirit and the energy that he brings. I’ve seen him do that on numerous occasions.
“I spoke to him earlier today to encourage and to let him know that he’s still a man who can accomplish anything that he wants to accomplish. Because he is an individual that brings a lot of passion and all the stuff that it needs to for you to be successful,” the former West Indies cricketer explained.
