Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has weighed in on Ravichandran Ashwin’s sudden retirement from international cricket, calling it a sign of the Indian Test team entering a critical transition phase. Chopra suggested that Ashwin’s decision might have stemmed from growing frustration, particularly after being dropped following the Pink-ball Test during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) […]

Travis Head played key knocks in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. Head smashed 152 runs off 160 deliveries in Australia’s first innings of the third Test against India in Brisbane. However, his knock couldn’t help the team register a win as rain forced a draw on the final day. In a video shared on […]

Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has expressed optimism about Team India’s chances of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. He also added that the visitors registering a 3-1 win in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 would be ‘miraculous’ as well. The five-match series between India and Australia is tied at 1-1 after the third […]

Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has added that a downslide in Prithvi Shaw’s career is evident. He also added that the talented batter needs to work hard to change the reputation created about him. Shaw, who was part of the Delhi Capitals in the last few seasons of the Indian Premier League, failed to get a […]

Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Ravichandran Ashwin decided to retire from international cricket when he was virtually at the peak of his game. He stated that fans believe the wily off-spinner could have played for a little longer as well. The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 between India and Australia […]

Veteran India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Shubman Gill has been going through a prolonged lean patch in Tests outside Asia. He also added that his numbers are a concern, considering he currently occupies the crucial No. 3 position in India’s lineup as well. Notably, Gill was dismissed for one as India […]

Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Rohit Sharma could open for India, as suggested by the legends – Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri, in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 third Test as well. However, Chopra also feels Team India can’t keep changing their batting order based on earlier games’ performances. However, the third Test of […]

Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra said that there are only three possible ways of conducting the Champions Trophy 2025. However, he virtually ruled out the possibility of the tournament being played entirely in Pakistan without Team India’s participation. However, Pakistan have reportedly agreed to host next year’s Champions Trophy in the hybrid model as well, with […]

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has expressed disappointment over India’s precarious position in the race for the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final, stating that the team has only itself to blame for the complications. India recently suffered a crushing 10-wicket loss to Australia in the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25, a […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has opined on whether India should have played a pinkball Test in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He added that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would have had the option to refuse a day-night game as well. Notably, Australia registered an emphatic 10-wicket […]