{"id":28539,"date":"2024-07-22T03:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T02:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newstimers.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/22\/who-is-babar-azams-favourite-batsman-that-he-has-played-against-pakistan-captain-answers\/"},"modified":"2024-07-22T03:46:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T02:46:00","slug":"who-is-babar-azams-favourite-batsman-that-he-has-played-against-pakistan-captain-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newstimers.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/22\/who-is-babar-azams-favourite-batsman-that-he-has-played-against-pakistan-captain-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Is Babar Azams Favourite Batsman That He Has Played Against? Pakistan Captain Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In a recent interview that has captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide, Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam shared his admiration for South African legend AB De Villiers. During a conversation on De Villiers&#8217; official YouTube channel, Babar was asked to name the best batter he has played against. Without hesitation, he chose De Villiers, leaving the former Proteas star both flattered and amused.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I interviewed Pakistan&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/babarazam258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@babarazam258<\/a> before the T20 World Cup earlier this year, and l&#8217;d shared a bit of it back then. Don&#8217;t miss out on this chat, and show my friend some love. ___<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the full interview __<\/p>\n<p>_: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nTA05h4nZY\">https:\/\/t.co\/nTA05h4nZY<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CricketTwitter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CricketTwitter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iy02SXZvn2\">pic.twitter.com\/iy02SXZvn2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\u2014 AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ABdeVilliers17\/status\/1814578101357084798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zeenews.india.com\/photos\/sports\/what-is-hardik-pandyas-ex-wife-natasa-stankovics-net-worth-in-pics-2768805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Also Read: What Is Hardik Pandya&#8217;s Ex-Wife Natasa Stankovic&#8217;s Net Worth? In Pics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Moment of Humble Admiration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The interaction was nothing short of delightful. When De Villiers, a cricketer revered for his innovative batting and sportsmanship, posed the question to Babar, the Pakistani skipper&#8217;s answer was swift and clear. &#8220;It&#8217;s you, AB,&#8221; he said with a smile. De Villiers, known for his humility, tried to steer the conversation towards other active cricketers, but Babar stood firm in his admiration. &#8220;My answer remains AB De Villiers,&#8221; he reiterated, adding a touch of heartfelt respect to the dialogue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facing the Toughest Bowler<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The interview delved deeper into Babar Azam&#8217;s cricketing experiences, revealing intriguing insights. When asked about the toughest bowler he has encountered, Babar named Australian pace sensation Pat Cummins. The recognition of Cummins&#8217; prowess is a testament to the high regard in which he is held within the cricketing community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrity Connections and Laughter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a lighter vein, De Villiers humorously inquired about the most famous person in Babar&#8217;s phonebook. The Pakistani captain&#8217;s first thought was, of course, De Villiers himself. However, amid laughter and playful banter, Babar revealed that renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam holds that spot in his contacts. This light-hearted exchange added a personal touch to the interview, showcasing the camaraderie between the two cricketing greats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PCB&#8217;s Decision on NOCs: A Strategic Move<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In related news, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently made headlines by refusing No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to key players Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan for the Global T20 in Canada. 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