ICC Champions Trophy 2017, India vs Pakistan: 6 Players who can win the game on their own

#3 Babar Azam

Babar Azam has become the cornerstone of Pakistan’s batting

With as many as six tons and five half-centuries in the One Day format, Babar Azam can be deemed to be Pakistan’s most prolific run scorer in the past one year. The right-hander from Lahore came into the limelight after he mustered three consecutive centuries against the West Indies in 2016.

He has infused a sense of calmness and reliability with his unruffled temperament and the ability to hold an innings together. Earlier this year, he became the joint fastest player in the history of One Day Cricket to reach 1000 runs which came in 21 innings, equaling the great Sir Vivian Richards.

Against India, Azam has to strike gold to set the cat amongst the pigeons in the Indian dressing room.