‘Virat Kohli’s form won’t be a concern’: Former India cricketer’s suggestion for star batter to reclaim top form | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘Ghee on fire’: Former India cricketer on Gary Kirsten’s ‘remarks’ about Pakistan team’s unity | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘Are India underprepared for yet another T20 World Cup?’: Former India cricketer raises serious questions | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘Everything is going in favour of RCB’: Ex-India cricketer feels Bengaluru have the upper hand over Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘What are you doing?’: Ex-India cricketer slams Lucknow Super Giants’ batting display against Delhi Capitals | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘Ate parathas with butter and forgot to…’: Former India cricketer on drop catches as Virat Kohli crushes Punjab Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘You see class in his batting’: This young batter’s style reminds former India cricketer of Yuvraj Singh | Cricket News – Times of India

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…

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‘KKR didn’t help him…’: Former India cricketer examines reasons behind Rinku Singh’s exclusion from T20 World Cup squad – Times of India

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,…

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‘If Ganguly couldn’t read this pitch…’: Former India cricketer slams Delhi Capitals’ decision to bat first against KKR | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals‘ decision to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Monday proved to be a costly one as they posted a below-par total of 153/9. KKR comfortably chased down the target with seven wickets in hand and 21 deliveries to spare, solidifying their second spot in the IPL…

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‘He might get out’: Aakash Chopra wants Kolkata Knight Riders to try this strategy against Delhi Capitals’ Jake Fraser-McGurk – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra shared his expert analysis and predictions for the upcoming Indian Premier League clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals on Monday.Chopra began by underlining the potential threat posed by Jake Fraser-McGurk at the top of the order for Delhi Capitals. Expressing intrigue about Kolkata’s strategy against the…

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