Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, two big names in world cricket and one of the finest batters of the current generation. The debate about Kohli or Babar Azam has been an age-old one and these fans were quick to say that they believe the Indian star is better.
A video is viral on social media where a fan was asked by an Indian journalist whether he knows Virat Kohli. The fan replying to the question said, 'King Kohli jisne 14,000 ka record banaya Babar Azam ka baap'.
Virat Kohli's popularity in Pakistan
Virat Kohli's immense popularity transcends borders, and it was visible recently during India's high-stakes Champions Trophy 2025 match against Pakistan in Dubai. Despite their team's defeat, Pakistani fans in Islamabad were seen applauding and cheering as Kohli reached his century during a special screening of the game on February 23.
The century was his 51st in the ODI format and helped India beat Pakistan by six wickets. The fact that Pakistani fans chose to celebrate Kohli’s brilliant hundred, showcased the true spirit of cricket
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam's performance in Champions Trophy
In the ongoing Champions Trophy tournament, Kohli after a poor start against Bangladesh smash century against Pakistan. Kohli had scored just scored 22 runs off 38 deliveries against Bangladesh in Dubai. After two innings he now has 122 runs in at an average of 122 runs.
Babar has been under fire, especially after his 64 off 90 deliveries that proved decisive in their 60-run defeat to New Zealand in the opening game of the tournament. Against India he could only score 23 runs. After two innings he has now scored a total of 87 runs at an average of 43.75.
