Veteran Naseer Hussain has named star batters Virat Kohli and Babar Azam to have a good run with the bat in the upcoming 2024. Speaking on Kohli, Naseer Hussain said that the batter was technically sound in 2023 and recalled his knock against Sri Lanka in the World Cup. He added that the cricketer seemed to be in a good mental space, which will only elevate his game in the coming year.
“My first one is a megastar and there is no doubt about it. Virat Kohli. Obviously, he had a fantastic 2023 and World Cup. Amid all the records he broke and the attention, we did not focus on how well he was batting. Technically, I have never seen Virat bat as well like that,” said Nasser in a video released by ICC.
The sound of the bat, that innings against Sri Lanka in Mumbai, I can name about five innings where he was getting in a good position. That is a good sign for Virat, India and Virat fans. It means that he is in a good mental space and his game is in good order,” he added.
Speaking on Babar Azam, Naseer Hussain said that the former Pakistani skipper needs to concentrate on his batting and have a fantastic 2024.
“Another one, they are often compared. Babar Azam. I think it is a massive year for him and Pakistan. He has given up captaincy, that may be the weight off his shoulders. The biggest thing he can do for Pakistan cricket is get shed load of runs. They need him to get runs. There will be a T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. They got to the finals last time. They will need their ex-skipper to put in a real performance,” the 55-year-old said.
