PSL 2023: Karachi Kings batter Tayyab Tahir names Virat Kohli, Babar Azam among his idols after sparkling PSL debut

29-year-old Tayyab Tahir named Virat Kohli, Babar Azam and AB de Villiers among his idols after he had an impressive outing on his Pakistan Super League (PSL) debut. On Sunday, February 26, the right-handed batter scored 65 runs off 46 balls with eight fours and one six while batting at No.3.

On the back of his knock, the Karachi Kings posted 167 for the loss of three wickets after being sent in to bat first by Mohammad Rizwan’s Multan Sultans at National Stadium in Karachi.

Tahir also follows the batting of Jason Roy and Shoaib Malik to learn the tricks of the trade.

“I watch a lot of different players, like Jason Roy, Shoaib Malik, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli and Babar Azam,” Tahir was quoted as



saying to presenter Zainab Abbas during the innings break.

Tahir came to bat after Matthew Wade and James Vince took the Kings off to a flying start with a partnership of 32 runs for the opening wicket off 3.1 overs. Tahir went on to play until the 17th over when fast bowler Ihsanullah trapped him plumb in front.

“I want to thank the almighty for giving me a chance at this level. I am honoured to get this chance when the whole world is watching,” he stated.

Tahir also talked about his interaction with Kings’ bowling coach Wasim Akram, also Pakistan’s all-time leading wicket-taker in international cricket. “He was asking me where I am most comfortable. He asked me to be ready for my chance,” Tahir added.