"Way Better Than Virat Kohli And Babar Azam": India Star Gets Big Praise From Pakistan

The high-profile ICC Champions Trophy is all set to begin, with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the opening clash on February 19. However, the big encounter between India and Pakistan will unfold on February 23 in Dubai when the two arch-rivals go head-to-head in a rare face-off. The Indo-Pak clash also brings about some exciting personal contests. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Mohammed Shami, etc. will all be looking to deliver the best possible for their respective sides.

When it comes to personal battles, the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam debate has kept fans engaged for a long time. However, former Pakistan pacer Abdur Rauf Khan feels India skipper Rohit Sharma is way ahead of the duo when it comes to the current crop.

"Both are great players (Rauf said when asked about the Kohli vs Babar comparison). But in my opinion, Virat Kohli has no comparison. His class, consistency, and ability to perform under pressure set him apart. Babar Azam, when in form, is exceptional. But personally, my favourite batsman [batter] is Rohit Sharma. I believe Rohit is currently the best batsman [batter] in world cricket. He is way better than Virat and Babar," Rauf told the Times of India.

When asked about the two 'game-changing players' from India and Pakistan who can have a big impact, Rauf picked Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma from the Indian team. From Pakistan, he picked Mohammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah.

"For India, I would pick Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma. Pandya is a match-winner who can turn the game around with both bat and ball, while Rohit's experience in high-pressure games is invaluable. For Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan is always a threat against India and has a