'82* >>> Babar's all 100' - Fans react as Pakistan journalist counters Harbhajan Singh's 'T20 cricket does not suit Babar Azam' remark

Pakistan journalist challenged former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh's views on Babar Azam in T20 cricket.

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Virat Kohli, Babar Azam & Harbhajan Singh

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam & Harbhajan Singh (Source: Twitter)

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are two of the finest cricketers of this generation and it is always a matter of debate among the fans as to who is the best among them. Both are known for achieving and breaking numerous records and are always compared for many reasons. While Kohli has already reached greater heights, Babar proved that his name is not far from making the list with his scintillating performance.

However, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh feels that the Pakistan captain "still has a lot to do to" reach the level of India's ace batter. Kohli has been sensational in all three formats of the game over the years. The former India skipper was able to maintain his staggering stats while leading India in all formats. Babar is also a key player for Pakistan in all formats, but Harbhajan opined that the 28-year-old isn't suited for T20 cricket.

In a video on his YouTube channel, the legendary spinner discussed Babar and Kohli's current stature in international cricket with former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar.

"Virat Kohli has established himself as a great, while Babar still has a lot to do. He will reach there someday, as he is a wonderful player. He is very good in Test cricket, but maybe T20 doesn't suit him a lot," Bhajji said.

Akhtar also agreed with Harbhajan, saying: "Virat Kohli is the greatest, and Babar Azam is in the making to be the greatest batsman ever. He is trying to get better in T20s. People are behind him for no reason."

Farid Khan asks Harbhajan to reconsider his statement about Babar

Meanwhile, Harbhajan's statement about Babar did not sit well with Pakistan journalist Farid Khan, who took to Twitter to counter the off-spinners view. Farid, who asked Harbhajan to reconsider his remarks, said Babar has the second most hundreds (9) in T20 cricket, trailing only West Indies great Chris Gayle's 22.

"Hi @harbhajan_singh ! I would like you to reconsider your statement that 'T20 cricket does not suit Babar Azam'. Babar has NINE tons in T20 cricket, which are the most by a human. Gayle has 22 and he's a superhuman. No other player has more! Love from Pakistan," he tweeted.

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