Sidra Nawaz Prefers Virat Kohli Over Babar Azam in India-Pakistan Debate

Former Pakistan skipper Sidra Nawaz has weighed in on the long-standing debate between fans of India and Pakistan regarding the superiority of Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. Nawaz expressed her preference for Kohli, citing his exceptional career and achievements.

Kohli, a 35-year-old batting maestro, has established himself as one of the greatest batters in cricket history. With over 500 appearances across all three formats, he has amassed an impressive 13,906 runs in ODIs alone. His dominance in ODIs earned him the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 award.

Nawaz acknowledged Babar Azam's rise to the top of the ODI rankings in April 2021, but noted that Kohli had held the number one spot for an extended period of 1258 days. Azam regained the top spot in December 2023, but Nawaz believes Kohli's legacy remains unmatched.

With the Women's T20 World Cup underway, Nawaz expressed her belief that Pakistan's momentum could pose a challenge to India in their upcoming match. Despite India's historical dominance in the fixture, Pakistan's impressive victory over Sri Lanka in their opening encounter has given them an edge.

Nawaz emphasized the importance of bilateral series between India and Pakistan, stating that it would benefit both teams. She urged India to visit Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, highlighting that many countries have recently toured Pakistan, including England.

Nawaz's career spanned from 2014 to 2023, during which she represented Pakistan in numerous ODI and T20 World Cups. She captained the Pakistan A team in 2021 and is widely regarded as a leader and icon of the national side.

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