Virat Kohli was going through a torrid run in 2022. With his numbers going down across formats, there were concerns being raised with regard to his spot in the national side.

Thought something positive would come out: Babar Azam on his 'this too shall pass' tweet for Virat Kohli

Babar Azam has done well as Pakistan's captain across formats. Under him, Babar-led Men in Green reached the semi-finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup and the Asia Cup final.

'Reach Virat Kohli's level first' - Kamran Akmal recalls advising Babar Azam to not take up Pakistan captaincy

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are two of the biggest batters in modern-day cricket. While there's no doubting that Kohli's form has gone down considerably in the last few years, Babar has been making heads turn with his consistency across formats.

Want Babar Azam to score 3,000-4,000 more runs than Virat Kohli in every format, states Imam-ul-Haq

Babar Azam has been on a run-scoring spree since early 2022. In June, Babar became the first-ever batsman to have scored nine fifty-plus scores in international cricket, joining Mithali Raj (who was the first-ever cricketer overall) in the elite club.

Watch: Babar Azam reacts to Pakistani journalist's 'You broke Virat Kohli's record' question ahead of SL Tests

Pakistan got off to a winning start in their ongoing three-match ODI series against West Indies at home with a comprehensive five-wicket victory in the series-opener at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Wednesday (June 08).

Pakistan captain Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli's reacord with brilliant century in 1st ODI against West Indies

There has been a lot of debate around the top three or five batsmen in the world. While the names of Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith continue to be central to the discussions, the rise of Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has brought him into the debate.

Cricket: 'Can become as good as Virat Kohli' - Herschelle Gibbs gives his take on Babar Azam ahead of PSL resumption

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is eyeing a major record as the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe commences on Wednesday at the Harare Sports Club. Babar is on the cusp of becoming the fastest to score 2000 T20I runs as he attempts to break the record held by Indian captain Virat Kohli.

Babar Azam on the cusp of overtaking Virat Kohli in major T20I record

Former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed has said that Indian captain Virat Kohli can improve his batting technique by closely following Pakistan batsman Babar Azam. Javed, who is the head coach of Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Lahore Qalandars, compared Babar to Sachin Tendulkar as he said the former doesn’t have many weak areas just like the Master Blaster.

Babar Azam is like Sachin Tendulkar; Virat Kohli can follow him to improve technique: Aaqib Javed

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has achieved a career-best 16th position in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after a notable performance in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League series against Zimbabwe that they won 2-1.

ICC Rankings: Babar Azam moves closer to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma; Shaheen Afridi attains career-best in ODIs