Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has slammed the spokesperson of Babar Azam, who hype the player on social media. Hafeez has said that if anyone deserves the title of 'King' it is Virat Kohli.

“Babar Azam is not the true king. It is Virat Kohli. Look at his performances. He has dominated all over the world. Get out of your PR machinery. We need a performer,” Mohammad Hafeez said on the show “Game On Hai.”

Shoaib Akhtar lashed out at Babar Azam for ordinary returns against India in the ICC Champions Trophy match at the Dubai International Stadium and called him a fraud. Babar was dismissed for 23 in 26 balls by Hardik Pandya.

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam shared a heartwarming moment during the Champions Trophy 2025 encounter in Dubai on Sunday.

Ahead of the high-voltage IND vs PAK clash in the Champions Trophy 2025, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam shared a heartwarming moment on the field. Scroll to watch.

Compare Virat Kohli and Babar Azam's ODI records and Champions Trophy performances ahead of the India-Pakistan showdown in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

India batting stalwart Virat Kohli showcased a heartwarming gesture towards Babar Azam when he patted on the back of the former Pakistan skipper before the high-octane match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

A touching moment unfolded between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam during the Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai on Sunday.

Babar Azam has often been compared to Virat Kohli due to his growing stature in international cricket. While Kohli is regarded as one of the game’s all-time greats, Babar has carved out his own reputation with several match-winning performances for Pakistan.

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam exchanged pleasantries and spoke with each other before the high-octane India versus Pakistan match in the Group A encounter of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.