Former India player Aakash Chopra has slammed captain Suryakumar Yadav for yet another poor performance in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match against Bangladesh. The game is being played on Wednesday, September 24, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as well where Suryakumar struggled at the crease, scoring just five runs off 11
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Commenting on Suryakumar’s poor show during an ESPNcricinfo segment, Aakash Chopra said: “Suryakumar Yadav is not hitting the ball as well. That is something that must be highlighted and spoken about. Because I think what he did in the Mumbai Indians (MI) jersey actually has completely hidden what he has done on either side of the IPL. Actually, I mean he’s not striking well. He’s not scored enough. So on both counts he’s not really scored the runs. Even in this tournament, he hasn’t set the world on fire.”

However, Aakash Chopra also applauded Abhishek Sharma for his stunning 75 off 37 balls with six fours and five sixes, as India managed a total of just 168 in their 20 overs.

“37 balls, 75. Where the entire team has managed only 165 in 20 overs. So, you’re looking at only 6 overs of Abhishek, and the entire team has managed only 90 odd runs in the remaining 14 overs. So, the difference is definitely stark. And while he was there, it’s almost like… of course, he’s the enforcer. He’s the guy who actually takes down the opposition. And also, it feels… he’s intimidating. I mean, when you bowl at him, you feel that, okay, I’m going to get hurt. There was a chance. There was a chance. So, that is what I think most teams should try to do. Most bowlers should try to take a wicket. If you can’t, then of course, he’s going to do that. That’s what he’s doing right now. That’s incredible,” Aakash Chopra concluded.