Babar will be judged differently from Gayle: Raja on T20 hundreds record

Former Pakistan cricketer, Ramiz Raja, has praised skipper, Babar Azam, for his consistent and flawless performance on the cricket field. 

In a recent statement, Raja hailed Azam's remarkable innings in a T20I match against New Zealand where he went on to make his third century and highlighted his aesthetically pleasing style of play.

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"Babar Azam played a truly brilliant innings; he always looks magnificent on the field, with a pleasing aesthetic style. He executes his shots perfectly and plays until the end, rarely getting out," he said.

"His risk-free style of batting has made him a consistent performer. He continues to break world records and is on the way to achieving yet another milestone (most T20 hundreds)," he added. 

The 60-year-old acknowledged that Babar's records and achievements will be evaluated and remembered differently in the history of cricket, as his style of play is different from Chris Gayle, who currently holds the record for most T20 centuries.

"Chris Gayle has made an incredible 22 centuries in cricket, bringing unmatched entertainment value to the game. However, Babar will be judged differently in the history of cricket. If you want to witness a player who truly respects his own batting and executes flowing carpet shots, perfect cover drives, and displays pure consistency, then Babar Azam is the one to watch," he concluded.

It is worth noting that the 28-year-old has achieved numerous records in T20I, making him a valuable asset to the Pakistan cricket team. He holds the distinction of being the first captain to score three centuries in the shortest-format.

Moreover, Azam has also equalled the record for the most T20I wins as a captain with 42 wins, putting him on par with former Afghanistan and England captain, Asghar Afghan, and Eoin Morgan.