Babar azam prepping for india clash by watching kohli’s videos

Pakistan batsman Babar Azam models himself on Virat Kohli and is preparing for the high-voltage World Cup clash between the arch-rivals on Sunday, 16 June, by watching videos of the Indian

captain. Babar, who scored a brilliant 63 in Pakistan's victory over England, is a key player for Pakistan as his side seeks its maiden World Cup win over India. > “I watch his 

batting and the way he bats in various conditions and > try to learn from them. His (Kohli’s) winning ratio is higher (for > India) so I am trying to achieve that as well.” Babar Azam

Babar said his side would take inspiration from their Champions Trophy final victory over India two years ago. "The Champions Trophy win gave us confidence and will also help here as

well because the team is mostly the same and that win is always an inspiration," he said. Pakistan suffered a 124-run defeat against India in the opening match of the Champions Trophy

but hit back by crushing their arch-rivals in the final. Their 180-run win at the Oval is the biggest over India in all ODIs. > “That win can never go off our memories and it’s a big >

 inspiration. We are well prepared for this match because India and > Pakistan matches are exciting and demanding and the whole world > watches it.” Babar Azam "The whole team is

positive so we are looking forward to the match. Not only me but all the players want to finish on a high, whoever hits form wants to win it." Asked about India's lethal attack led

by world number one ODI bowler Jasprit Bumrah, he said, "No doubt, India have a good bowling attack but we have played well against England who also have a very good pace attack so all

of us are confident the Indian pace attack will be properly handled." Published: 14 Jun 2019, 10:29 PM IST