"Virat Kohli is one batsman who will break all the records in international cricket. The transition phase in Indian batting has already happened as they now have a set line-up.
"Pakistan also have talented bunch of batsmen. But we are in the process of rebuilding," Abbas, who is a batting consultant of the Pakistan team, told a gathering of Indian journalists after team's training session here today.
The former Pakistan captain praised young opener Ahmed Shehzad.
Asked about the India versus Pakistan clash on March 21, Abbas agreed that skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's comeback from injury certainly will make the 'Men in Blue' a stronger unit.
"During Asia Cup, Dhoni was not there and now he is back. So that will definitely make India stronger but we did beat a good Indian side. A lot of people thought that the Pakistan are not good chasers but during the Asia Cup, the boys showed what they are capable of. We have had two good run chases (India and Bangladesh)," the 67-year-old veteran of 78 Test matches said.
"What I love about these young boys in the Pakistan team is their confidence. Even in tense situations they would tell me, "Zaheer bhai, hum jeetenge". I love this attitude," the touch artist of 70s and 80s said.
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