Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam He found himself in the spotlight once again – not for the match-winning strike, but for a heated off-field exchange. At the press conference after the match Pakistan Super League (PSL)Babar reacted strongly to a question comparing his finishing ability with his Virat Kohlihighlights the growing scrutiny surrounding his role as match winner.
Babar Azam Peshawar Zalmini cannot cross the finish line
Leading Peshawar ZalmiBabar played a measured stroke against Hyderabad KingsmenScoring 43 off 37 deliveries while chasing a modest target of 146. The total, while not intimidating on paper, proved more difficult than expected as Zalmi struggled to maintain momentum in the middle innings.
Babar looked poised once he got his eye in, anchoring the shots with calm precision. But once again, he failed to convert his start into the decisive blow that could have sealed the chase earlier. At the end of the match, Zalmi went to the last ball with a tight finish.
As the team secured victory, questions resurfaced about Babar’s approach to chases, particularly his ability to pace and finish games under pressure.
Babar loses his cool after being compared to Virat Kohli in a press conference
The real drama unfolded after the match when a reporter questioned Babar’s credentials for the final and drew comparisons with Kohli, widely regarded as one of the best catchers in modern cricket. The question seemed to annoy him. A visibly annoyed Babar dismissed the comparison outright.
“Virat Kohli also comes with the same innings as you but finishes the match lacking. People compare him with you, how do you feel about the comparison?” the reporter asked.
Babar dismissed the comparison and felt that it was a reporter’s misconception that he had not won matches for his team.
“Finish these. Keep them to yourself. Finish comparing and move on. It’s your misconception that I don’t finish matches.” Babar replied.
Babar’s candid response reflected frustration at the repeated criticism and constant parallels with Kohli, a controversy that has dogged him for years.
We present the video:
🚨 BABAR ANSWERED THE QUESTION ABOUT THE KOHLI-BABAR COMPARISON 🚨
• Journalist – “Virat Kohli also comes with the same innings as you but finishes the match lacking. People compare him to you, how do you feel about the comparison?”
• Babar Azam – “Let these be… pic.twitter.com/A69fIV9urI
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Criticism about Babar continues
Despite being one of Pakistan’s most successful batsmen across formats, Babar has often faced criticism in T20 cricket. His strike speed, intent in pursuits and ability to dominate tight situations have been the subject of debate among fans and pundits alike. In the ongoing PSL season so far, Babar has scored 82 runs and struck 126.15 in two matches. While the numbers looked decent, they didn’t quite convince the critics, especially given his relatively low boundary count – just 10 fours and one six.
Such statistics have reinforced the narrative that Babar tends to anchor innings without providing the explosive finish often required in T20 cricket.
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