<p>Pakistan batsman Babar Azam's sparkling form has earned him comparisons with Virat Kohli but the elegant right-hander says he has a long way to go before he can be considered the Indian skipper's equal.</p>.<p>Both top-order batsmen score freely and play the cover drive particularly well. Babar averages above 45 in tests and 50-plus in both one-dayers and Twenty20 Internationals, putting him in the top five of all three formats.</p>.<p>"He's one of the best players. I'm still behind him," Babar told the Cricbuzz website.</p>.<p>"I'll try to be as good as him and win matches for my country."</p>.<p>Babar, who is Pakistan's limited-overs captain, said there were some style similarities.</p>.<p>"Asian batsmen have the same technique and strokeplay. I guess some of our shots look similar," he added.</p>.<p>The 25-year-old says he closely follows the careers of the top batsmen, watching how they master challenging conditions and overcome difficult phases.</p>.<p>"I don't look to compare myself with the greats," he said.</p>.<p>"When I'm playing, I'm not trying to show off or prove any point to anyone. For me, it's about whether I'm satisfied with my performance.</p>.<p>"I'm happy as long as I can help Pakistan win matches.</p>.<p>"I'm rarely satisfied with my performance because I always see room for improvement."</p>.<p>Pakistan are scheduled to play three tests and the same number of Twenty20 Internationals against England in August-September though exact dates and venues are yet to be finalised.</p>
<p>Pakistan batsman Babar Azam's sparkling form has earned him comparisons with Virat Kohli but the elegant right-hander says he has a long way to go before he can be considered the Indian skipper's equal.</p>.<p>Both top-order batsmen score freely and play the cover drive particularly well. Babar averages above 45 in tests and 50-plus in both one-dayers and Twenty20 Internationals, putting him in the top five of all three formats.</p>.<p>"He's one of the best players. I'm still behind him," Babar told the Cricbuzz website.</p>.<p>"I'll try to be as good as him and win matches for my country."</p>.<p>Babar, who is Pakistan's limited-overs captain, said there were some style similarities.</p>.<p>"Asian batsmen have the same technique and strokeplay. I guess some of our shots look similar," he added.</p>.<p>The 25-year-old says he closely follows the careers of the top batsmen, watching how they master challenging conditions and overcome difficult phases.</p>.<p>"I don't look to compare myself with the greats," he said.</p>.<p>"When I'm playing, I'm not trying to show off or prove any point to anyone. For me, it's about whether I'm satisfied with my performance.</p>.<p>"I'm happy as long as I can help Pakistan win matches.</p>.<p>"I'm rarely satisfied with my performance because I always see room for improvement."</p>.<p>Pakistan are scheduled to play three tests and the same number of Twenty20 Internationals against England in August-September though exact dates and venues are yet to be finalised.</p>