Babar Azam reacts to comments of being compared with cricketing greats

Pakistan captain, Babar Azam, stated that he strives to perform well for his country in every match.

"I always aim to try and perform well in every single game," he said in an interview with ICC Digital on Wednesday. 

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"The team demands me perform and deliver a win. So, I try to rise to their expectations every time I hit the ground."

He stated that the captain's role is to improve the team's confidence and belief in their talents to deliver outstanding performances.

Babar praised God for teaching him so much about man management abilities. "By the grace of Allah, I have honed my man-management skills," he said.

The captain stated that as a batter, he always strives to perform in a way that benefits Pakistan and helps the country win the match.

"When your name is called out along with some other contemporary cricketing greats, it gives massive confidence," he said.

Shan Masood praised the skipper, saying Babar Azam would go down as one of Pakistan's finest batters.

"It's a joy to watch him train every day and perform on the ground," he said.