Aakash Chopra says Tilak Varma could potentially replacing Washington Sundar in ODIs
Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has added that Washington Sundar might not be persisted with in the Indian ODI setup if his bowling doesn’t improve. He added that Tilak Varma could be added instead if he is not expected to bowl. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, […]
By SMCS - Jul 18, 2026
“We are not treating him well, there is no doubt about it” – Aakash Chopra on Kuldeep Yadav
Amid the ongoing ODI series between India and England, veteran cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Kuldeep Yadav isn’t being treated properly. He also added that Yadav is the first person dropped across formats whenever any changes are needed. The final ODI of the three-match series between India and England will take place at Lord’s […]
By SMCS - Jul 18, 2026
Aakash Chopra comments on Rohit Sharma’s potential replacement after ENG vs IND 2026 ODIs
Amid reports about Rohit Sharma’s probable ODI retirement, former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Yashasvi Jaiswal would be the best candidate to replace him as an opener. However, he also added that the former India captain wouldn’t retire now. India will take on England in the final ODI of the ongoing […]
By SMCS - Jul 18, 2026
“He is the first man to be left out” – Aakash Chopra on Mohammed Siraj amid ENG vs IND 2026 ODIs
Amid the ongoing ODI series between India and England, veteran cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Mohammed Siraj is generally the first person dropped from the team’s white-ball sides. However, he stated that Siraj would represent India in limited-overs cricket soon. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, “We have […]
By SMCS - Jul 18, 2026
“It is very difficult to say someone else batted better than Virat Kohli” – R Ashwin on Shreyas Iyer
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was impressed by how India batter Shreyas Iyer batted in the second ODI against England. England won by four wickets and bounced back after India’s win in the first game. Shreyas Iyer scored 66 runs off 71 balls with five boundaries and two maximums. He also added a 67-run stand […]
By SMCS - Jul 18, 2026
BCCI breaks silence on Rohit Sharma’s retirement at Lord’s
While the chatter is going around Rohit Sharma’s retirement and Sunday’s ODI against England at Lord’s is going to be his last international match, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that “no such discussion” has taken place as well. “There are lot of speculations going on in media about Rohit Sharma’s future. I want to firmly […]
By SMCS - Jul 18, 2026
“We have never seen Rohit playing like that” – Aakash Chopra
Reflecting on reports that the third ODI against England could be Rohit Sharma’s last international game, veteran cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has added that Rohit has changed his approach. He also added that Rohit has never batted as conservatively as he did in the second ODI against England. However, Rohit scored 26 runs off 47 balls […]
By SMCS - Jul 17, 2026
“He’s a phenomenal player” – Harry Brook on Joe Root
England registered a comfortable win over India in the second ODI and levelled the series 1-1 in the three-match ODI series as well. After the match, England captain Harry Brook shared his views on the game. He said in the post-match presentation about the importance of levelling the series, stating, “We’re still in the series, […]
By SMCS - Jul 17, 2026
“To beat the world No. 1 team is great” – Joe Root
Veteran England batter Joe Root was happy with England’s chase after the opening defeat, saying that grinding out wins in testing conditions was a sign of good teams. “That’s what the game is all about. 1-1 in the series going to Lord’s. In those conditions, staying till the end and getting the win, that’s what […]
By SMCS - Jul 17, 2026
‘We expected more from the lower middle-order batters’ – Shubman Gill
India captain Shubman Gill blamed his team’s middle-order collapse after England chased down a modest 234 with four wickets in hand in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday to level the series 1-1 as well. Joe Root anchored the chase with a steady 99* as England chased down the target in 44.1 overs. Gill […]
By SMCS - Jul 17, 2026














