When the two-time World Cup-winning participant requested on Star Sports activities to call the participant he anticipates watching probably the most on the World Cup, “Babar Azam,” pat got here the reply.
Gambhir additionally mentioned Babar has a unique degree in comparison with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, David Warner, Kane Williamson and Joe Root.
“Babar Azam has each high quality to set this World Cup on fireplace. I’ve seen only a few gamers who’ve a lot time. Sure, there are Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, David Warner, Kane Williamson and Joe Root however Babar Azam has a top quality of a unique degree,” he mentioned.
Gambhir additionally believes that to win the cricket World Cup, India must defeat Australia as they’ve a exceptional efficiency historical past in ICC occasions.
“Look, I’ve all the time mentioned this, and there’s no doubt on this, that if you wish to win the World Cup, then you need to beat Australia. In 2007 once we received the World Cup, we defeated Australia within the semifinal. In 2011 once we received the World Cup, we beat Australia within the quarterfinal. Australia is the strongest crew in any ICC event. Take away the rating, the rating doesn’t matter,” he added.
