Ex-Pakistan Coach’s Shocking Verdict: ‘Virat Kohli is Zero Compared to Babar Azam’

Former Pakistan cricketer and coach Mohsin Khan has made a bold and unexpected statement, claiming that Virat Kohli is “zero” compared to Babar Azam despite Kohli’s match-winning century against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His remarks come at a time when Pakistan has faced back-to-back defeats and an early exit from the tournament, drawing immense criticism from fans and experts alike.

Pakistan’s Disastrous Champions Trophy 2025 Campaign

Pakistan, the designated hosts of the Champions Trophy 2025, endured a humiliating exit after losing consecutive matches against New Zealand and India before their last group-stage game against Bangladesh was washed out.

Babar Azam’s Struggles with Form

87 runs in 2 matches

Criticized for his slow half-century against New Zealand

Failed to make an impact against India

The criticism surrounding Babar Azam’s leadership and performances has intensified, with former cricketers questioning his approach and Pakistan’s overall team selection strategy.

‘Kohli is Zero Compared to Babar’: Mohsin Khan’s Shocking Statement

In a recent interview with ARY News, Mohsin Khan dismissed Kohli’s legacy and made an astonishing claim:

“First of all, let me tell you one thing. Virat Kohli is nothing compared to Babar Azam; Kohli is zero. We are not talking here about who is a better player; we are talking about Pakistan cricket, which has been destroyed. There is no planning, no strategies, no merit, and no accountability at all.”

This statement has left many cricket fans stunned, as Kohli has been in sublime form, scoring 133 runs in the tournament, including a magnificent 100 against Pakistan*, while Babar has struggled to deliver match-winning performances.

Kohli’s Legacy vs. Babar’s Current Form

While Babar Azam is undoubtedly one of Pakistan’s best batters in modern cricket, comparing him to Virat Kohli, who has over 14,000 ODI runs and 51 centuries, seems far-fetched.

Virat Kohli’s Key Achievements in Champions Trophy 2025:

Scored a match-winning century (100) against Pakistan*

Led India to back-to-back wins

Reached the 300 ODIs milestone for India

Key player in India’s semi-final qualification

Meanwhile, Babar Azam’s leadership and batting approach have been under scrutiny, with many questioning why he opened the innings rather than playing at his usual No.3 spot.

Former Pakistan Players Criticize Babar Azam’s Batting Position

Pakistan’s former World Cup-winning captain Intikhab Alam also weighed in on Babar’s struggles, questioning the decision to send him as an opener instead of his usual No. 3 position.

“Why on earth will you send him to No. 1? He’s not an opener. No. 3 is the backbone of a batting lineup, and your best batter should bat there throughout the innings.”

Many believe Babar should have refused to change his batting position, as it weakened Pakistan’s middle order and failed to provide stability.

Pakistan Cricket in Turmoil After Champions Trophy Exit

With Pakistan failing to reach the semi-finals, the pressure on Mohammad Rizwan as captain has increased. Reports suggest that Pakistan’s management may consider sacking Rizwan following this poor campaign.

With Virat Kohli continuing to shine on the world stage and Babar Azam struggling under pressure, Mohsin Khan’s claim has sparked debates across the cricketing world.

As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 heads towards the knockouts, India remains a strong contender, while Pakistan faces questions about its future leadership and team management.

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