Quotes from Babar Azam

My role is to play out the full overs.

Pakistan vs. India is always an exciting match, as everyone has eyes on this game.

The aim is to be the best for Pakistan across all formats.

In every match, I want to give my 100 per cent.

When you continue to perform, your confidence level increases dramatically.

It's flattering to be compared to Kohli. He is very consistent, and his mindset is very good. He gives his 100 per cent every time he walks out to bat.

I have my own batting style and don't want to be compared with Kohli.

I loved watching AB de Villiers in the early days. I used to follow him closely. I copied him a lot, too. In the nets, I used to at least try some of the shots he played in the matches.

I'm looking forward to the new challenge that playing T20 cricket in England will bring.

Runs are runs, even if they are coming off playing cut shots or in front, but it's not like T20 can only be played with big shots.

Even when I played in club matches, I would take it to heart that I had got out early.

I try to play like Kohli and compete with him.

I go out in the middle with a positive frame of mind and the intention of playing out the entire overs and making full use of the available opportunities.

Cooking, I never do at home.

I don't just play along the ground. I practice hitting the ball big, and when needed, I use it.

My individual role is to take the innings as deep as I can and perform in a way that benefits the team most.

For Pakistan to do well in the ODIs, that's my first priority.

I try to learn with experience. This is my process of learning, so I try my 100 per cent.

I'd be lying if I say that not scoring a Test century was a burden on me.

I am trying to take my ODI confidence to Test cricket.

I keep learning from my mistakes and take advice from my seniors Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq because I want to be better and better in Test cricket.

I have heard good things about Somerset from Azhar Ali, and I want to play a part in the Club winning matches.

My aim is to be the best in the world and perform in each of Pakistan's wins.

I don't get happy with personal milestones. I get happy when my team wins.