Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Russel Arnold has heaped praise on Pakistan’s skipper and star batsman Babar Azam, after the latter became the fastest player to score 2000 Twenty20 International (T20I) runs.

Azam achieved the feat during the third T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare, taking just 52 innings. He broke Indian captain Virat Kohli’s record of 56 innings.

The right-handed Lahore-born batsman is in sublime form these days, as he struck his maiden T20I hundred in Pakistan’s nine-wicket win over South Africa in the third T20I at SuperSport Park on April 14. He was also awarded with player of the series award for his 210 runs at 52.50 in the four-match series.

He scored 52 runs off 46 balls during the T20I series decider against Zimbabwe on Sunday.

Azam is currently the second best T20I player in the world, in terms of rankings.