KL Rahul, the Indian cricketer, recently ranked Pakistan’s Babar Azam above Australia’s Travis Head in his list of top international batsmen, despite Babar facing a recent dip in form. The ranking exercise, which took place during a cricket challenge, showcased Rahul’s respect for his rivals and contemporaries in the game.
Rahul placed Travis Head fifth and Babar Azam fourth in his list. Suryakumar Yadav claimed the third spot, while Rohit Sharma secured second place, and Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli was ranked first. This list reflected Rahul’s personal preferences and admiration for top talents.
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In addition to batsmen, Rahul also ranked bowlers, placing Pakistan’s Naseem Shah fifth. His top choice was South African legend Dale Steyn, with England’s James Anderson coming in second, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah in third, and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan in fourth.
Rahul’s rankings offer an insightful look into his views on the cricketing world, recognizing talent from India, Pakistan, and beyond, showing respect for players across formats.
