Babar Azam Fab Four Ranking: Who Truly Leads Kohli, Smith, Root and Williamson?

The Fab Four debate never really ends in modern cricket.
Now, Babar Azam Fab Four ranking has added fresh fuel as Pakistan’s batting star ranked Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson across formats and Test cricket.

It’s a rare insight from a peer who understands elite batting pressure better than most.

Key highlights

• Root’s recent surge changes the order
• Babar separates white-ball dominance from red-ball mastery
• Kohli tops all-format impact
• Smith leads the pure Test conversation

Why Babar Azam’s Fab Four Ranking Matters in Modern Cricket

Unlike fans or former players, Babar’s view comes from facing similar expectations, scrutiny, and workload. His rankings reflect impact, not popularity.

In all formats, Babar values adaptability and chase control.
In Tests, he prioritizes technique under pressure and long-form consistency.

That distinction shapes how the Fab Four stack up.

Babar Azam Fab Four Rankings Analysis

All-format ranking (ODIs, Tests, T20s combined)

1. Virat Kohli – unmatched chase control and consistency
2. Steve Smith – elite across formats despite unconventional style
3. Kane Williamson – calm influence and adaptability
4. Joe Root – rhythm player with growing white-ball impact

Test Cricket Ranking only

1. Steve Smith – relentless run-making in tough conditions
2. Joe Root – modern Test cricket’s most productive run scorer
3. Virat Kohli – peak dominance slightly tapered
4. Kane Williamson – class unquestioned, availability a factor

This split explains why the Fab Four debate depends heavily on format.

Fab Four career snapshot (career overview)

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⁦.@babarazam258⁩ reveals his all-format big four rankings to ⁦@codesportsau⁩.

1. Virat Kohli
2. Steve Smith
3. Kane Williamson
4. Joe Root

+ Pakistani superstar’s ideas for rule/calendar changes, his long-term goals and issue with SCG.https://t.co/01OpeKDUhy ⁩ pic.twitter.com/gH1epIlkTY

— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) January 15, 2026

Where does Babar Azam fit into the Fab Four era?

Babar didn’t include himself, but the conversation naturally drifts there.
Statistically and stylistically, many now see modern cricket moving from Fab Four to Fab Five.

Babar’s own rankings show awareness of what separates greatness:

• longevity
• adaptability
• match-winning presence

Those are the same benchmarks now applied to him.

Q1. What is the Fab Four in cricket? A: The Fab Four refers to Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson — the most consistent batters of this generation.

Q2. Why did Babar rank Kohli first in all formats? A: Because of Kohli’s ability to dominate chases and perform across conditions in every format.

Q3. Who leads the Fab Four in Test cricket according to Babar? A: Steve Smith, due to his sustained dominance and technical strength in red-ball cricket.

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