Image: Viv Richards crowns Babar cricket’s monarch, praises Kohli’s class and spirit / © Mint
In the world of modern cricket, legendary West Indian batter Viv Richards has praised both Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, calling them true “Kings” of the game. Speaking about their contribution to cricket, Richards emphasized it’s not just about scoring runs but playing with passion, honor, and a sense of responsibility. He applauded their class and commitment, saying they represent the spirit of the sport.
Despite Babar Azam’s current struggles in the Pakistan Super League 2025, where he has scores of 0, 1, 2, and 46 from four matches, and his team, Peshawar Zalmi, has won just one of their games, Richards firmly backed him to bounce back. He stated that even the best go through lean patches and expressed full confidence in Babar’s ability to return to form.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has been in excellent touch for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. With 322 runs from 8 games, including four fifties, he’s been a key performer. RCB currently sits fourth on the points table and is set to face Rajasthan Royals at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24. Both Kohli and Babar remain pivotal figures in their respective teams and modern-day cricket.