Mohammed Siraj has long been a mainstay in India’s Test setup, and until the 2023 ODI World Cup final, he was equally important in the 50-over format. Entering that tournament as the world’s No.1 ODI bowler, Siraj was seen as a cornerstone of India’s white-ball attack. But since India’s heartbreaking defeat in Ahmedabad, his presence […]

Former Indian opener turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the need to change the basis of player selection in Test cricket after a poor 2-0 series defeat to South Africa. He also feels players are fast-tracked into Test cricket, stating how the likes of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Dhruv Jurel were given opportunities […]

Former India opener and commentator Aakash Chopra has advised the hosts to send Washington Sundar before Dhruv Jurel in the Guwahati Test against South Africa. According to Chopra, Sundar has been India’s best batter in the series, and he can help the team draw the Test as well. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra said, […]

Former India opener turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has shown disappointment over the fact that India and Pakistan are the only two-Test playing nations in Group A for T20 World Cup 2026. According to Chopra, since 12 Test-playing nations will play in the ICC event, all four groups should have divided with three Test teams […]

Former India opener turned commentator Aakash Chopra has added that Yashasvi Jaiswal needs to keep his ego aside ahead of the second Test against South Africa as well. He said that the left-handed opener needs to play Marco Jansen cautiously at the start of his innings as well. On the Star Sports show ‘Game Plan,’ […]

Former India cricketer turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra recently opined on the chatter around Shubman Gill’s place in India’s T20I team. He added that Gill’s flop show in the 2025 Asia Cup final against Pakistan should concern the team. He also stated that Gill’s role in India’s T20I team is to play steadily, especially while […]

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has laid out a clear and urgent to-do list for the Indian team ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, beginning November 22. With India trailing 0–1 after a disappointing 30-run defeat in Kolkata, the pressure is firmly on the hosts to level the series and avoid […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) need to strengthen their bowling department at the IPL 2026 auction as well. While saying that SRH might be interested in acquiring Cameron Green, he added that they would not be able to do so as well. Notably, SRH traded […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has added that the Gujarat Titans (GT) potentially took the right call in letting go of Sherfane Rutherford before the IPL 2026 auction as well. He stated that the No. 4 batting position can now be given to Washington Sundar as well. However, GT traded Rutherford to […]

Shubman Gill’s availability for the second India–South Africa Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, scheduled from November 22 to 26, remains uncertain as the young Indian captain continues to recover from a neck injury. The 26-year-old suffered the injury on Day 2 of the first Test at Eden Gardens, forcing him out of […]