Quotes from Babar Azam

I do not pay any heed to the negative thoughts, I just go with the plan my team gives me.

Early on in my career, I used to get out in the 30s, 40s, fifties, and 60s. So I really appreciated reaching my first hundred.

I can never forget my early days, when I was running from pillar to post to get chance to exhibit my prowess at higher level, but no one was ready to give me a break.

I will be happy to deliver for my country as an all-rounder, for which I am working very hard in the nets.

We are all really working hard to improve our batting.

The World Cup is a very big event. Every player dreams of playing in one, and it was my dream, too.

There is always a plan, and that is very simple - to lead the game till the end - and my role is to play the anchor while the team plays around me.

At a time when Lahore Region was not ready to provide me opportunities to play for my region, it was Shakil Shaikh and Islamabad Region which provided me a break.

If I'm going for a shot, then I've just resolved to go for it and not think too much about it.

My aim is to be counted among the top players.

Regions' role in detecting and developing a raw talent is no secret, as they work so hard to produce top class players who go on to represent departments, then national team, and also play in different leagues of the world.

Of course, every batsman gets out. I know that. It is almost inevitable that no matter what you do, you will get out at some point or the other.

I was attracted to cricket at a very young age. My father's elder brother Akram Siddiq saw the passion for cricket in me, so he pushed me, and then another uncle - father of Kamran, Umar, and Adnan Akmal - advised my father to work hard on me, as he thought that I will make it big in cricket.

In the U.A.E., the wickets are on the slower side. You can't play through the line; you need to take your time and be patient.

People keep comparing me to Virat Kohli.

I am the sole example of what the IRCA has done for Pakistan cricket.

My mindset is always focused, which goes up on match days.

I keep learning from my mistakes, and I take advice from my seniors, and the aim is to be the best in the world across all formats.

When I get out, I get annoyed with myself.

It is not my role to go out and do the power hitting. My job is to play my natural game.

If I can be number one in the world without power hitting, then I don't need power hitting. But when I need to, I utilise it well.

I loved playing cricket from my childhood. My dad made me play in the streets, and my interest grew. He put me in a club, seeing this. My habit grew from that point.

Personal achievements don't matter to me; victory of the team does.

Kohli is my favorite batsman. I watch his videos and try to learn from that. He is an experienced player, and it is always good to learn from a player of his caliber.