WATCH: Babar Azam or Virat Kohli — who is Mohammad Haris' ideal opening partner?

Emerging Pakistan batter, Mohammad Haris, has revealed his ideal franchise batting partner, expressing a strong preference for batting alongside star player Babar Azam over veteran Indian cricketer Virat Kohli.

Both Babar and Kohli are renowned as modern greats in white-ball cricket, boasting numerous records.

Given Haris' current affiliations with Babar, playing together for both the Pakistan national team and Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the possibility of teaming up with Kohli seems unlikely due to the restriction on Pakistani players participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

In a podcast with Zalmi Media, the 22-year-old emphasised his loyalty to Babar, stating that he would always choose the Pakistani batter as his preferred partner. Haris highlighted the invaluable guidance and support he has received from Babar, both in terms of his batting skills and overall development.

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"I will not choose anyone else over Babar Azam. I will always choose him because of the way he has taught me regarding my batting and supported me," he said.

It must be noted that Babar and Haris are currently representing Zalmi in the ongoing PSL 9. Babar-led side have played three games and have only one. They are currently facing Lahore Qalandars in their fourth match of the season.

Peshawar Zalmi's PSL 9 Schedule of Remaining Games

February 26, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore

March 2, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium

March 4, 2024 Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium

March 5, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium

March 8, 2024 Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium

March 11, 2024 Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi, National Bank Stadium

Peshawar Zalmi's squad

Babar Azam, Rovman Powell (both Platinum), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (all Diamond), Mohammad Haris (Brand Ambassador), Aamir Jamal (both Gold), Khurram Shahzad (Silver), Haseebullah Khan (Emerging), Asif Ali, Naveen-ul-Haq (partially unavailable), Umair Afridi, Dan Mousley, Gus Atkinson, Mohammad Zeeshan, Lungi Ngidi (Waqar Salamkheil), Mehran Mumtaz, Noor Ahmad (replaced by Gus Atkinson), Salman Irshad, Arif Yaqoob, Shamar Joseph (partial replacement for Gus Atkinson), Arshad Iqbal (partial replacement for Khurram Shahzad), Luke Wood, Aimal Khan