Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has termed the Pakistani Skipper Babar Azam a ‘world-class’ player saying the Lahore-born cricketer was consistent in all formats of the game.

He was always good in limited overs cricket and is now also developing in Test cricket.

He is consistent in all formats, which is the hardest thing to do in cricket. I am excited to play against him. I am a cricketer lover, so I like watching a good batsman, as long as they don’t play too well against our team.

Khawaja, who would be representing Islamabad United in the upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 6, was happy to get the opportunity to take part in HBL PSL for the first time, as the sixth season of the tournament was set to resume in Abu Dhabi this from June.

He was also keen to face the best bowlers coming out of Pakistan in the upcoming season.