Babar Azam has expressed admiration for three world-class batters, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Kane Williamson, despite the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan. Kohli and Sharma have been among the top run-scorers in the World Cup, with Kohli scoring 354 runs in five innings and Sharma scoring 311 runs in an equal number of innings. Azam also praised New Zealander Kane Williamson for his calm demeanor, despite the fierce rivalry.