Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has applauded Sai Sudharsan for playing a steady but technically correct knock in the Gujarat Titans’ (GT) IPL 2025 win against the Mumbai Indians (MI). He opined that Sai’s game is ideally suited for Test cricket and that he would represent India in the Test format as well. He scored 63 runs off 41 deliveries as well.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, “Sai Sudharsan – how well he bats. This guy will play Test cricket. He is actually made for Test cricket. He makes us realize repeatedly that a great technique doesn’t slow you down. It liberates you, sets you free, and prepares you for playing shots.”
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“Three of his shots were my favorites. He jumped down the track and hit a straight drive off Trent Boult. It was extremely beautiful. Then it was the same middle stump ball and he flicked it for a four towards midwicket. Then he hit a straight six off a spinner. This guy is outstanding. He hits in such a way that he pierces the two fielders in the deep. He batted incredibly well. Gill got a start. Buttler also got a start, there was a little flair in the end, and they reached 196 overall,” Chopra again stated.
However, Aakash Chopra applauded Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna for bowling potent and economical spells in the Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2025 win against the Mumbai Indians as well.
“Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj bowled four overs apiece. One (Siraj) bowled 12 dot balls and the other bowled 14 dot balls. Totally 26 dot balls, which is more than a bowling spell. Siraj came at the start and got both openers out. After that, they brought Prasidh Krishna, and he was outstanding. Both got hit in the last match. It’s difficult to make a comeback from there. Prasidh Krishna came to bowl after 12 overs and bowled bouncers with intent. Then he bowled two different types of slower ones and trapped Surya and Tilak Varma,” Aakash Chopra concluded.
