NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed surprise over Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s non-selection in India’s squads for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Gaikwad wasn’t chosen for either T20Is or ODIs. Chopra also questioned the selectors for not including Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja in the entire tour lineup. India will face Sri Lanka…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his thoughts on the recent squad selection for India’s upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Chopra focused on notable selections, including the inclusion of Riyan Parag despite his lackluster performance in the recent T20I series against Zimbabwe, and the appointment of Shubman Gill as the vice-captain…
NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his views on Virat Kohli’s recent performance, ahead of India’s T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Afghanistan on Thursday. He believes that if Kohli spends more time on the field, his form will improve.Kohli has struggled in the group stage, scoring merely 1, 4, and 0…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has commented that the reported remarks by Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten after the team’s 2024 T20 World Cup exit has worked as ‘ghee on fire’ on the prevailing controversies. Kirsten, who was recently appointed limited-overs head coach, purportedly criticized the team’s lack of unity…
NEW DELHI: As the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team gears up to kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on Wednesday, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns about India’s readiness for the tournament. Speaking on his YouTube channel on Monday, Chopra questioned why the Indian team, despite being among the favorites to win…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 Eliminator on Wednesday, following a dramatic end to the league phase that saw the Sunrisers Hyderabad leapfrog RR into second place.SRH defeated the Punjab Kings, securing the second spot and pushing RR to third. The Royals’ subsequent match against the Kolkata Knight…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra didn’t mince words as he dissected Lucknow Super Giants‘ batting performance in their IPL encounter against Delhi Capitals, which ended in a 19-run defeat for LSG, effectively dimming their playoff prospects.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra expressed frustration over LSG’s top-order failures, particularly Quinton de Kock‘s lackluster form…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a commanding victory over Punjab Kings in their IPL 2024 clash in Dharamsala on Thursday. Aakash Chopra, former Indian cricketer, didn’t mince words as he dissected Kohli’s masterful innings and RCB‘s resounding triumph.“Kohli opened, and it seemed like the Punjab players ate parathas with a lot…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has drawn parallels between Sunrisers Hyderabad‘s young sensation Abhishek Sharma‘s batting style and the iconic strokes of Yuvraj Singh. In the aftermath of SRH’s remarkable chase against Lucknow Super Giants, Chopra highlighted Abhishek’s elegant bat swing reminiscent of his mentor Yuvraj’s flair.“Abhishek Sharma is a very…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has voiced his astonishment and dismay at the absence of Kolkata Knight Riders‘ finisher Rinku Singh from the India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Chopra’s remarks have ignited fervent discussions among cricket enthusiasts following the squad announcement on Tuesday.Chopra, known for his insightful analysis,…
