Babar Azam: "I try to copy De Villiers and try to look and play like De Villiers"

Babar Azam, the Pakistani captain has stated that former South African legend AB de Villers is his idol and he wants to bat like de Villers whenever he sees him batting. In an interview with Nasser Hussain for SkySports, the stylish batter stated that he wants to emulate ABD's batting style.

"To be honest, my role model is AB de Villiers because I love him and the way he is playing and the way he is playing all the shots," Babar said in the interview. "When I see him on the TV, the next day I am trying every shot in the nets. I try to copy De Villiers and try to look and play like De Villiers because my ideal is everything he is," he added.

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Pakistan will be facing England for the first time since 2005 in a test series at home. Captain Babar feels he and his team is ready for the historic moment. Moreover, he feels Pakistan has a great team to fight against the "BazzBall".

"I know a few of the boys already in T20 format and a few new faces so I think they will enjoy it a lot, enjoy the conditions and the Pakistani hospitality. We are looking forward to the series and everyone is ready."

Babar Azam to Naseer Hussain in an inetrview for SkySports

In the interview, the Pakistani captain shared his struggles while coming up the ranks and eventually becoming one of the modern-day greats.

"After one year, a year and a half, I struggled then my starting wasn't good enough for Pakistan. Then I decided, 'no, I am good enough to play for Pakistan' and I tried my level best to perform.

"In that time, Mickey Arthur supported me a lot, he gave me a chance, he just asked me to play and not think any negative thoughts," he told SkySports.

Babar feels it was his triple century against the West Indies team that made him believe that he can perform well at the highest level and be consistent on it.

Pakistan vs England Test series fixture

First Test, Rawalpindi (December 1-5): 10.30 am IST
Second Test, Multan (December 9-13): 10.30 am IST
Third Test, Karachi (December 17-21): 10.30 am IST