There is always a tussle whenever a new cricketing talent emerges out of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/stats-mayank-agarwal-and-rohit-sharma-create-records-for-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">India</a> and Pakistan. If it is a batsman for India then it is a bowler for Pakistan and notably, both the countries have never faced shortage in their respective categories. Especially the Indian cricket has been home to some of the world-class batsmen. Currently the skipper, Virat Kohli is seated on the country’s batting throne.

The Delhi cricketer made his debut way back in 2008 and since then he has been batting as if his life depends on it. He has accumulated more than 20,000 international runs including 68 centuries. During all this time many batsmen from the neighboring country have carried their batting hopes. Among them, a select few stars have been compared with Kohli when they were on top of their game.

Here is the list of 5 Pakistan batsmen who got compared to Virat Kohli when they were in their prime :

<img class="size-full wp-image-290832" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ahmed-Shehzad.jpg" alt="Ahmed Shehzad" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-290832" class="wp-caption-text">Ahmed Shehzad. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Ahmed Shehzad is the only <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/australia-did-not-go-home-at-the-time-of-7-7-london-bombing-michael-holding-bats-for-more-cricket-in-pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pakistan</a> cricketer to smack a century in all 3 formats of the game. It means the right-hander has the versatility to succeed in different conditions. He may not play the switch hits or scoop shots but he has a well-rounded game. His attractive stroke-play made him a sensation in the initial years of his international career.

Shehzad was hogging the limelight from across the world and the country even termed him the batting mainstay for the next decade. Slowly the fans started comparing him with the Indian batting gem, Virat Kohli. With his talent, he would have given Virat a run for his money but his reckless mistakes cost him dearly.

His fitness and his behavioral issues contributed to his downfall. Since then he is working hard in the domestic circuit to get back into the national set-up. Even now when he posts his gym sessions on his social media accounts people slam him for imitating Kohli. Still, it has to be said that his beard looks have an uncanny resemblance with the current Indian skipper.

<img class="size-full wp-image-326731" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Umar-Akmal-1.jpg" alt="Umar Akmal Pakistan" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-326731" class="wp-caption-text">Umar Akmal. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)</figcaption>

A decade ago when Pakistan visited the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-unveil-new-t20i-jersey-ahead-of-the-bumper-home-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Zealand</a> shores they found a solution for their batting frailties. A teenager crunched a century in his Test debut against the likes of Shane Bond and Chris Martin. Immediately Umar Akmal became the red dwarf of the cricketing universe. Some of his shots made it clear that he was in for a long haul.

His batting flair awed the fans and some of the pundits labeled him as the rising star of the game. Coincidentally Virat Kohli made his debut around the same time and as a result, the cricketing fraternity began drawing parallels between him and Akmal. As far as the batting grace is considered Umar is a step ahead of Kohli so it would have been a healthy battle if both sailed in the same ship.

Unfortunately, the Pakistan cricketer didn’t enjoy the same support from the selectors and occasional appearances followed in the Green jersey. Even his brother, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kamran-akmal-opines-on-pakistans-next-captain-and-coaching-staff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kamran Akmal</a> has admitted that Umar would have been a consistent performer like Virat if regular opportunities were given to him. It has to be noted that the temperament separates both the stars. Several times Akmal has left the team high and dry by playing rash shots in crucial stages of the game.

<img class="size-full wp-image-359174" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Babar-Azam.jpg" alt="Babar Azam" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-359174" class="wp-caption-text">Babar Azam. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

If an individual starts following his idol with his whole-hearted efforts then success will knock on his doors. The prime example is the cricketing journey of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-hundred-pakistans-shahid-afridi-and-babar-azam-named-in-the-initial-draft/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Babar Azam</a> who is piling on runs against every bowling attack. Currently, the youngster is the best bet of Pakistan cricket to lead their inexperienced batting line-up. Till now he has shown a lot of promise.

What makes him an exciting talent is his consistency. That’s why he has been compared with his cricketing hero, Virat Kohli by various tabloids. Like the Indian skipper, Azam also likes to remain in the thick of things. He has already developed himself into a run-machine in the white-ball formats. Very early in his career, he has been tagged as the future captaincy material for the team.

If Babar continues in a similar fashion then he will be standing toe to toe with Kohli in the next couple of years. Though his captaincy skills are yet to be tested his composure might help him become a good leader. The country will be hoping that he doesn’t follow the footsteps of some past cricketers who derailed their careers with their egoistic behavior. It is now up to him to shape his professional life without any other disturbances.

<img class="size-full wp-image-360056" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shan-Masood.jpg" alt="Shan Masood" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-360056" class="wp-caption-text">Shan Masood. (Photo Source: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

He might not be a popular name in the international circuit but Shan Masood is a highly rated cricketer in the Pakistan domestic circuit. He averages around 54 in his List-A career. The left-hander is also part of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/slc-president-has-his-say-on-the-possibility-of-playing-a-test-series-in-pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pakistan</a> Test team. He is a top-order batsman who has a good technique and mostly relies on his timing to score runs.

Though the southpaw has not enjoyed the same success in the internationals his domestic heroics cannot be questioned. A year ago he was averaging 58 in his List-A career and the numbers brought him on par with Virat Kohli. During those days he joined the podcast hosted by Dennis Freedman where he shared his cricketing dreams and plans.

In that light-hearted talk, Freedman compared his stats with Kohli’s List-A record. In reply, Masood stated that he is happy to be equated with such a great player. He cheekily added that currently his average is better than the Indian and wished to continue the good work. Hearing this many Kohli fans trolled him but he later apologized for comparing himself with the modern-day great.

<img class="size-full wp-image-181257" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Azhar-Ali.jpg" alt="Azhar Ali" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-181257" class="wp-caption-text">Azhar Ali (Photo Source: Tom Dulat/Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/pakistan-will-have-their-own-ben-stokes-in-near-future-feels-azhar-ali/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Azhar Ali</a> may not be the most accomplished batsman of Pakistan cricket but he is one of the few players who is always ready to grind it out for the team. In this decade Ali’s contributions have been a constant factor whenever the team has won a Test match. His Test average of 43 while opening the innings in red-ball cricket is praiseworthy.

The right-hander enjoyed a dream run in 2016. Thereafter he continued his form in the early part of 2017 and generated some jaw-dropping numbers in the space of 15 months. Such was his dominance that a couple of cricket following websites made an interesting analogy between him and Virat Kohli. At that time Kohli bossed the red-ball arena with his double hundreds.

Still, Azhar toppled him in terms of run-scoring as he gathered around 1,538 runs in 15 Test matches compared to Kohli’s 1503 runs in 16 games. Though the fans never engaged in a battle it was a period where the Pakistan cricketer was hitting the right notes. After that Ali’s form dipped but the Indian skipper has gone from strength to strength. Right now he is on a mission to add another glorious year to his Test career. He has scored more than 1,000 runs in each of the last 3 years.

These Pakistan cricketers have been compared with Virat Kohli in terms of consistency and class but they forgot that there is only one who can emulate him and it is Kohli himself.

There is always a tussle whenever a new cricketing talent emerges out of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/stats-mayank-agarwal-and-rohit-sharma-create-records-for-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">India</a> and Pakistan. If it is a batsman for India then it is a bowler for Pakistan and notably, both the countries have never faced shortage in their respective categories. Especially the Indian cricket has been home to some of the world-class batsmen. Currently the skipper, Virat Kohli is seated on the country’s batting throne.
The Delhi cricketer made his debut way back in 2008 and since then he has been batting as if his life depends on it. He has accumulated more than 20,000 international runs including 68 centuries. During all this time many batsmen from the neighboring country have carried their batting hopes. Among them, a select few stars have been compared with Kohli when they were on top of their game.
<h3>Here is the list of 5 Pakistan batsmen who got compared to Virat Kohli when they were in their prime :</h3>
<h3>Ahmed Shehzad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_290832" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-290832" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-290832" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ahmed-Shehzad.jpg" alt="Ahmed Shehzad" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-290832" class="wp-caption-text">Ahmed Shehzad. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption>
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Ahmed Shehzad is the only <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/australia-did-not-go-home-at-the-time-of-7-7-london-bombing-michael-holding-bats-for-more-cricket-in-pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pakistan</a> cricketer to smack a century in all 3 formats of the game. It means the right-hander has the versatility to succeed in different conditions. He may not play the switch hits or scoop shots but he has a well-rounded game. His attractive stroke-play made him a sensation in the initial years of his international career.
Shehzad was hogging the limelight from across the world and the country even termed him the batting mainstay for the next decade. Slowly the fans started comparing him with the Indian batting gem, Virat Kohli. With his talent, he would have given Virat a run for his money but his reckless mistakes cost him dearly.
His fitness and his behavioral issues contributed to his downfall. Since then he is working hard in the domestic circuit to get back into the national set-up. Even now when he posts his gym sessions on his social media accounts people slam him for imitating Kohli. Still, it has to be said that his beard looks have an uncanny resemblance with the current Indian skipper.

<h3>Umar Akmal</h3>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-326731" class="wp-caption-text">Umar Akmal. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
A decade ago when Pakistan visited the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-unveil-new-t20i-jersey-ahead-of-the-bumper-home-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Zealand</a> shores they found a solution for their batting frailties. A teenager crunched a century in his Test debut against the likes of Shane Bond and Chris Martin. Immediately Umar Akmal became the red dwarf of the cricketing universe. Some of his shots made it clear that he was in for a long haul.
His batting flair awed the fans and some of the pundits labeled him as the rising star of the game. Coincidentally Virat Kohli made his debut around the same time and as a result, the cricketing fraternity began drawing parallels between him and Akmal. As far as the batting grace is considered Umar is a step ahead of Kohli so it would have been a healthy battle if both sailed in the same ship.
Unfortunately, the Pakistan cricketer didn’t enjoy the same support from the selectors and occasional appearances followed in the Green jersey. Even his brother, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kamran-akmal-opines-on-pakistans-next-captain-and-coaching-staff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kamran Akmal</a> has admitted that Umar would have been a consistent performer like Virat if regular opportunities were given to him. It has to be noted that the temperament separates both the stars. Several times Akmal has left the team high and dry by playing rash shots in crucial stages of the game.

<h3>Babar Azam</h3>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-359174" class="wp-caption-text">Babar Azam. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
If an individual starts following his idol with his whole-hearted efforts then success will knock on his doors. The prime example is the cricketing journey of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-hundred-pakistans-shahid-afridi-and-babar-azam-named-in-the-initial-draft/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Babar Azam</a> who is piling on runs against every bowling attack. Currently, the youngster is the best bet of Pakistan cricket to lead their inexperienced batting line-up. Till now he has shown a lot of promise.
What makes him an exciting talent is his consistency. That’s why he has been compared with his cricketing hero, Virat Kohli by various tabloids. Like the Indian skipper, Azam also likes to remain in the thick of things. He has already developed himself into a run-machine in the white-ball formats. Very early in his career, he has been tagged as the future captaincy material for the team.
If Babar continues in a similar fashion then he will be standing toe to toe with Kohli in the next couple of years. Though his captaincy skills are yet to be tested his composure might help him become a good leader. The country will be hoping that he doesn’t follow the footsteps of some past cricketers who derailed their careers with their egoistic behavior. It is now up to him to shape his professional life without any other disturbances.

<h3>Shan Masood</h3>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-360056" class="wp-caption-text">Shan Masood. (Photo Source: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
He might not be a popular name in the international circuit but Shan Masood is a highly rated cricketer in the Pakistan domestic circuit. He averages around 54 in his List-A career. The left-hander is also part of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/slc-president-has-his-say-on-the-possibility-of-playing-a-test-series-in-pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pakistan</a> Test team. He is a top-order batsman who has a good technique and mostly relies on his timing to score runs.
Though the southpaw has not enjoyed the same success in the internationals his domestic heroics cannot be questioned. A year ago he was averaging 58 in his List-A career and the numbers brought him on par with Virat Kohli. During those days he joined the podcast hosted by Dennis Freedman where he shared his cricketing dreams and plans.
In that light-hearted talk, Freedman compared his stats with Kohli’s List-A record. In reply, Masood stated that he is happy to be equated with such a great player. He cheekily added that currently his average is better than the Indian and wished to continue the good work. Hearing this many Kohli fans trolled him but he later apologized for comparing himself with the modern-day great.

<h3>Azhar Ali</h3>
<figure id="attachment_181257" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-181257" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-181257" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Azhar-Ali.jpg" alt="Azhar Ali" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-181257" class="wp-caption-text">Azhar Ali (Photo Source: Tom Dulat/Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/pakistan-will-have-their-own-ben-stokes-in-near-future-feels-azhar-ali/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Azhar Ali</a> may not be the most accomplished batsman of Pakistan cricket but he is one of the few players who is always ready to grind it out for the team. In this decade Ali’s contributions have been a constant factor whenever the team has won a Test match. His Test average of 43 while opening the innings in red-ball cricket is praiseworthy.
The right-hander enjoyed a dream run in 2016. Thereafter he continued his form in the early part of 2017 and generated some jaw-dropping numbers in the space of 15 months. Such was his dominance that a couple of cricket following websites made an interesting analogy between him and Virat Kohli. At that time Kohli bossed the red-ball arena with his double hundreds.
Still, Azhar toppled him in terms of run-scoring as he gathered around 1,538 runs in 15 Test matches compared to Kohli’s 1503 runs in 16 games. Though the fans never engaged in a battle it was a period where the Pakistan cricketer was hitting the right notes. After that Ali’s form dipped but the Indian skipper has gone from strength to strength. Right now he is on a mission to add another glorious year to his Test career. He has scored more than 1,000 runs in each of the last 3 years.
These Pakistan cricketers have been compared with Virat Kohli in terms of consistency and class but they forgot that there is only one who can emulate him and it is Kohli himself.

There is always a tussle whenever a new cricketing talent emerges out of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/stats-mayank-agarwal-and-rohit-sharma-create-records-for-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">India</a> and Pakistan. If it is a batsman for India then it is a bowler for Pakistan and notably, both the countries have never faced shortage in their respective categories. Especially the Indian cricket has been home to some of the world-class batsmen. Currently the skipper, Virat Kohli is seated on the country’s batting throne.
The Delhi cricketer made his debut way back in 2008 and since then he has been batting as if his life depends on it. He has accumulated more than 20,000 international runs including 68 centuries. During all this time many batsmen from the neighboring country have carried their batting hopes. Among them, a select few stars have been compared with Kohli when they were on top of their game.
<h3>Here is the list of 5 Pakistan batsmen who got compared to Virat Kohli when they were in their prime :</h3>
<h3>Ahmed Shehzad</h3>
<figure id="attachment_290832" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-290832" style="width: 640px;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-290832" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ahmed-Shehzad.jpg" alt="Ahmed Shehzad" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-290832" class="wp-caption-text">Ahmed Shehzad. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
Ahmed Shehzad is the only <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/australia-did-not-go-home-at-the-time-of-7-7-london-bombing-michael-holding-bats-for-more-cricket-in-pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pakistan</a> cricketer to smack a century in all 3 formats of the game. It means the right-hander has the versatility to succeed in different conditions. He may not play the switch hits or scoop shots but he has a well-rounded game. His attractive stroke-play made him a sensation in the initial years of his international career.
Shehzad was hogging the limelight from across the world and the country even termed him the batting mainstay for the next decade. Slowly the fans started comparing him with the Indian batting gem, Virat Kohli. With his talent, he would have given Virat a run for his money but his reckless mistakes cost him dearly.
His fitness and his behavioral issues contributed to his downfall. Since then he is working hard in the domestic circuit to get back into the national set-up. Even now when he posts his gym sessions on his social media accounts people slam him for imitating Kohli. Still, it has to be said that his beard looks have an uncanny resemblance with the current Indian skipper.

<h3>Umar Akmal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_326731" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-326731" style="width: 640px;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-326731" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Umar-Akmal-1.jpg" alt="Umar Akmal Pakistan" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-326731" class="wp-caption-text">Umar Akmal. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
A decade ago when Pakistan visited the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-unveil-new-t20i-jersey-ahead-of-the-bumper-home-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Zealand</a> shores they found a solution for their batting frailties. A teenager crunched a century in his Test debut against the likes of Shane Bond and Chris Martin. Immediately Umar Akmal became the red dwarf of the cricketing universe. Some of his shots made it clear that he was in for a long haul.
His batting flair awed the fans and some of the pundits labeled him as the rising star of the game. Coincidentally Virat Kohli made his debut around the same time and as a result, the cricketing fraternity began drawing parallels between him and Akmal. As far as the batting grace is considered Umar is a step ahead of Kohli so it would have been a healthy battle if both sailed in the same ship.
Unfortunately, the Pakistan cricketer didn’t enjoy the same support from the selectors and occasional appearances followed in the Green jersey. Even his brother, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kamran-akmal-opines-on-pakistans-next-captain-and-coaching-staff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kamran Akmal</a> has admitted that Umar would have been a consistent performer like Virat if regular opportunities were given to him. It has to be noted that the temperament separates both the stars. Several times Akmal has left the team high and dry by playing rash shots in crucial stages of the game.

<h3>Babar Azam</h3>
<figure id="attachment_359174" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-359174" style="width: 640px;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-359174" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Babar-Azam.jpg" alt="Babar Azam" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-359174" class="wp-caption-text">Babar Azam. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
If an individual starts following his idol with his whole-hearted efforts then success will knock on his doors. The prime example is the cricketing journey of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-hundred-pakistans-shahid-afridi-and-babar-azam-named-in-the-initial-draft/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Babar Azam</a> who is piling on runs against every bowling attack. Currently, the youngster is the best bet of Pakistan cricket to lead their inexperienced batting line-up. Till now he has shown a lot of promise.
What makes him an exciting talent is his consistency. That’s why he has been compared with his cricketing hero, Virat Kohli by various tabloids. Like the Indian skipper, Azam also likes to remain in the thick of things. He has already developed himself into a run-machine in the white-ball formats. Very early in his career, he has been tagged as the future captaincy material for the team.
If Babar continues in a similar fashion then he will be standing toe to toe with Kohli in the next couple of years. Though his captaincy skills are yet to be tested his composure might help him become a good leader. The country will be hoping that he doesn’t follow the footsteps of some past cricketers who derailed their careers with their egoistic behavior. It is now up to him to shape his professional life without any other disturbances.

<h3>Shan Masood</h3>
<figure id="attachment_360056" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-360056" style="width: 640px;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-360056" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shan-Masood.jpg" alt="Shan Masood" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-360056" class="wp-caption-text">Shan Masood. (Photo Source: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>
</figure>
He might not be a popular name in the international circuit but Shan Masood is a highly rated cricketer in the Pakistan domestic circuit. He averages around 54 in his List-A career. The left-hander is also part of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/slc-president-has-his-say-on-the-possibility-of-playing-a-test-series-in-pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pakistan</a> Test team. He is a top-order batsman who has a good technique and mostly relies on his timing to score runs.
Though the southpaw has not enjoyed the same success in the internationals his domestic heroics cannot be questioned. A year ago he was averaging 58 in his List-A career and the numbers brought him on par with Virat Kohli. During those days he joined the podcast hosted by Dennis Freedman where he shared his cricketing dreams and plans.
In that light-hearted talk, Freedman compared his stats with Kohli’s List-A record. In reply, Masood stated that he is happy to be equated with such a great player. He cheekily added that currently his average is better than the Indian and wished to continue the good work. Hearing this many Kohli fans trolled him but he later apologized for comparing himself with the modern-day great.

<h3>Azhar Ali</h3>
<figure id="attachment_181257" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-181257" style="width: 640px;" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-181257" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Azhar-Ali.jpg" alt="Azhar Ali" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-181257" class="wp-caption-text">Azhar Ali (Photo Source: Tom Dulat/Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/pakistan-will-have-their-own-ben-stokes-in-near-future-feels-azhar-ali/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Azhar Ali</a> may not be the most accomplished batsman of Pakistan cricket but he is one of the few players who is always ready to grind it out for the team. In this decade Ali’s contributions have been a constant factor whenever the team has won a Test match. His Test average of 43 while opening the innings in red-ball cricket is praiseworthy.
The right-hander enjoyed a dream run in 2016. Thereafter he continued his form in the early part of 2017 and generated some jaw-dropping numbers in the space of 15 months. Such was his dominance that a couple of cricket following websites made an interesting analogy between him and Virat Kohli. At that time Kohli bossed the red-ball arena with his double hundreds.
Still, Azhar toppled him in terms of run-scoring as he gathered around 1,538 runs in 15 Test matches compared to Kohli’s 1503 runs in 16 games. Though the fans never engaged in a battle it was a period where the Pakistan cricketer was hitting the right notes. After that Ali’s form dipped but the Indian skipper has gone from strength to strength. Right now he is on a mission to add another glorious year to his Test career. He has scored more than 1,000 runs in each of the last 3 years.
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