NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised a point of discussion regarding the treatment of Rinku Singh by Team India. Chopra questioned the team’s strategy of placing Rinku lower in the batting order. He suggested that instead of batting at number six, the left-handed batter should have been given the opportunity to bat…
Abhishek Sharma leaves the field after being dismissed by South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee. (PTI Photo NEW DELHI: India opener Abhishek Sharma‘s recent form has come under scrutiny following another disappointing performance in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has voiced concerns over Sharma’s ultra-aggressive approach, suggesting it might be…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant could become the most expensive player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history at the upcoming 2025 mega auction. Chopra opined that Pant, who has been in excellent form, could be bought for over Rs 25 crore as multiple franchises are expected to bid…
India’s totals in four innings of two Tests played on turning tracks in Pune and Mumbai read 156, 245, 263 and 121. New Zealand, who emerged victorious in the first Test in Bengaluru, won the next two matches as well to become the first team to whitewash India at home in a three-Test series.The embarrassing…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes India are missing the steady influence of Cheteshwar Pujara in their Test lineup following their second consecutive defeat to New Zealand. India lost the second Test in Pune by 113 runs, resulting in a 0-2 series scoreline and marking their first home series defeat since 2012.Chopra raised…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second Test, there was a lot of debate on out-of-form KL Rahul and in-form Sarfaraz Khan for a spot in the Playing XI for the fixture in Pune. After India’s loss in the opening Test in Bengaluru, the key question was who should be picked for the next match —…
(Photo Courtesy: Aakash Chopra X handle) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Aakash Chopra engaged in a hilarious exchange with a troll on social media after taking a subtle jab at the Pakistan Cricket Board‘s clarification regarding the decision to drop Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah for the second and third Tests against England.According…
Hardik Pandya during the third T20I in Hyderabad. (PTI Photo)( NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Hardik Pandya for his performance in India’s T20I series against Bangladesh on his YouTube channel. Chopra noted Pandya’s significant comeback after overcoming personal and professional challenges.In the third T20I match in Hyderabad, Pandya was crucial in securing…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Hardik Pandya. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Team India‘s choice to include Nitish Kumar Reddy alongside Hardik Pandya in the ongoing T20I series against Bangladesh. Reddy, a promising young player, has been promoted in the batting order ahead of Pandya…
NEW DELHI: There has long been a debate regarding Sanju Samson and whether he has been treated unfairly due to his inconsistent selection in the national team. However, critics argue that he has often failed to meet expectations with his performances, leaving fans and selectors wanting more from him.The Kerala batter managed to score only…
