"I can't help but chuckle at comparisons between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam," said the former Pakistan star.

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Mohammad Amir, the former cricketer from Pakistan, has heaped praise on Virat Kohli, declaring him the top batter of this era. He brushed off any comparisons between Kohli and other modern cricket stars like Babar Azam, Steve Smith, and Joe Root. Amir emphasized that Kohli's remarkable consistency and his knack for clinching victories for India in all formats truly set him apart.

"Virat Kohli is the best player of this generation. It’s funny to see people compare him to Babar Azam, Steve Smith, or Joe Root. You just can’t put Kohli in the same category as anyone else because he has led India to so many wins, which is something no other player seems to manage. He’s not just great in one format; he’s the best batsman across all three formats," Amir shared on the Cricket Predicta Show.

Amir gave a shoutout to Kohli’s incredible work ethic, especially noting his impressive comeback after a tough time in England back in 2014. The Pakistan bowler emphasized how Kohli revamped his game and kept up outstanding performance levels for more than ten years.

"Virat Kohli’s dedication really sets him apart from everyone else. After struggling in England in 2014, his comeback and the way he consistently shone for the next decade is truly remarkable," Amir mentioned.

He also highlighted Kohli's crucial impact in the 2017 Champions Trophy, pointing out that getting him out was vital for Pakistan's win. "Taking Virat's wicket in the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy was huge for us and played a big part in our victory. If he hadn’t been dismissed, we probably wouldn’t have won because we all know how great he is at chasing runs," Amir explained.

Amir talking about letting Tendulkar go

Amir shared his admiration for Kohli but also took a trip down memory lane to a standout moment from his early days in cricket – getting the legendary Sachin Tendulkar out during the 2009 Champions Trophy.

"Getting Sachin Tendulkar out was the highlight of my career. I faced him just once in my life during that tournament in South Africa, and I managed to dismiss him while playing against India," Amir explained.

That wicket, which happened just in his second year of international play, left Amir in shock. "For three days after that, I was in a daze; I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that I had taken Sachin paaji’s wicket," Amir reminisced.

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