Pakistan captain Babar Azam said that he tried to copy his ideal AB de Villiers as he opened up on his admiration for the legendary South Africa batter. Babar has emerged as one of the best batters in recent times as he is the only player in world cricket at the moment who is ranked in the top 10 listings of batters in all three formats.
In a conversation with former England captain Nasser Hussain in a video posted by PCB, Babar called De Villiers his role model and said he tried to replicate his shots in the net session.
“To be honest, My role model is AB de Villiers. I love him. The way he has played, the way he played his shots. I saw him on the TV and the very next day, I tried his shots in the nets. I tried to copy AB de Villiers, tried to look and play like him. He is my idol,” Babar Azam said.
De Villiers announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in November 2021. His ability to play unconventional shots across the ground made him hugely popular across the globe. The legendary batter was famously known as Mr 360 degree for his exciting talent.
