Like every Pakistan captain since 1992, Babar Azam needs to fill Imran-sized boots
Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam stretches during a practice session ahead of their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match against Netherlands in Hyderabad, India, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
In a sense, Babar the captain is a reflection of Babar the batsman, no excesses, no wild energy, flowing calmly like a brook. Celebrations are understated affairs; heartbreaks are mellow moments. Babar; in this vein, is more Kane Williamson than Virat Kohli, the two leaders he said he admires. (Read more)
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