Babar can break into the 'fab four': Alan Wilkins.

ISLAMABAD -- Former English cricketer Alan Wilkins believes Pakistani limited-overs captain Babar Azam can break into the 'fab four'

of batsmen and make it the 'famous five'.

The 'fab four' features India's Virat Kohli, Australia's Steve Smith, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and England's Joe Root.

'Babar Azam has got the eye and mental architecture to work out how to bat for a long time. He just now needs to get out there and bat for a long time. He knows what to do and has every shot in the book. You talk about Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson and Joe Root as fab four. There is no reason that Babar Azam could not make it the famous five. He has got the talent, technique and the determination,' Wilkins said on Islamabad United's YouTube channel as quoted by cricketpakistan.com.pk.

'I think the next two years for Babar Azam is when he will be scrutinised. He has got to do it on the big stage. He is beautiful to watch. If you want to watch cricket played with panache, style and elegance then Babar Azam is right up...

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