Watch: Need "Your And Virat Kohli's Wickets": Pakistan Star Tells Babar Azam. Skipper In Splits

28.02.2023 - 08:29 sports.ndtv.com

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli are two hot properties in world cricket currently. The star batters are always the prized scalps of rival teams.

Dismissing them means putting a big dent in their respective teams' chances. While Kohli was the captain of the Indian team, Babar is the current skipper of the Pakistan cricket team.

With the ODI World Cup in a few months' time in India, the duo's performance will be crucial for their side if they are to leave a big impact.

Needless to say, their wickets will be in demand. However, it's not only the rivals who are gunning for Babar's scalp. In a video posted by Pakistan Super League (PSL) team Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan pacer can be seen indulging in a funny chat with Babar.

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