Pakistan’s upcoming tour of Ireland and England presents a golden opportunity for captain Babar Azam to surpass Indian batting legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the leading run-scorer in T20 internationals.
With 3823 runs in 114 matches, Babar currently trails Rohit Sharma (3974 runs in 151 matches) by 151 runs and Virat Kohli (4037 runs in 117 matches) by 214 runs. Pakistan’s seven-match T20I schedule provides ample scope for Babar to bridge this gap.
The tour begins with three T20Is in Ireland from May 10, followed by four T20Is in England. These matches will serve as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the US and West Indies from June 2 to 29.
Pakistan is placed in the same group as India, and the highly anticipated clash between the archrivals is scheduled for June 9 in New York. Babar’s performance in the lead-up to this marquee match will be closely scrutinized.
The Pakistan squad currently comprises 18 players, but it will be trimmed to 15 for the T20 World Cup as per ICC regulations. Babar’s leadership and batting prowess will be vital for Pakistan’s success in the tournament.
