Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam was left fuming during a recent PSL press conference when compared to Indian legend Virat Kohli. Despite being the top scorer for his side with 43 off 37 balls against Hyderabad Kingsmen, Babar failed to chase down a 146-run target, leading to questions about his ability to finish games.

A reporter sparked the tension by asking, “Virat Kohli finishes matches in the same situations where you fail, yet people compare you. What’s your take?” An agitated Babar replied sharply, “Stop this comparison now and keep these thoughts to yourself. It’s time to move on. Your idea that I can’t finish matches is completely wrong.” While Babar remains one of Pakistan’s finest, his strike rate of 126.15 this season has kept him under the scanner, but this direct comparison with Kohli clearly crossed a line for the former Pakistan captain.