Veteran Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Sri Lanka will remain in the running for a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final if they do a clean sweep against India in the upcoming Test series. He also added that the Lankan players will jump to the fourth spot in the WTC points […]

Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Jasprit Bumrah’s injury-enforced absence from the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka could turn into a career-defining opportunity for Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi. The former cricketer feels Nabi has done enough in domestic cricket to earn an immediate place in India’s playing XI and should be the […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has added that Jasprit Bumrah’s unavailability for the Test series against Sri Lanka could be a huge opportunity for Auqib Nabi. He also added that Nabi should be the first option to replace Bumrah. However, India will play against Sri Lanka in two Tests, with the first game […]

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has taken a sharp look at Virat Kohli’s long-standing preference for spin-friendly, rank-turning pitches while breaking down Ajinkya Rahane’s batting style after the veteran retires from international cricket on Thursday, July 30. Rahane’s decision to call time on his India career has sparked plenty of reflection, and Chopra used the […]

Former India opener Aakash Chopra recently shared a fascinating behind-the-scenes story involving batting legend Sachin Tendulkar during India’s 2003-04 tour of Australia. The cricketer-turned-commentator revealed that Tendulkar had to borrow his abdominal guard after his own protective gear unexpectedly broke during the tour. Speaking on the YouTube channel Khaane Mein Kya Hai, Chopra explained that […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra recently revealed how he was wrongly adjudged lbw by Steve Bucknor during the 2004 Pakistan series. He shared that the decision came during an important innings as his place in the playing XI was on the line. Chopra also stated that Bucknor gave him out despite the ball taking the […]

Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes India went into the first T20I against Zimbabwe without a genuine sixth bowling option, with Shivam Dube effectively serving as the fifth bowler in an attack built around pace. Chopra said the team management showed clear intent by backing a thin bowling combination, and the result was a dominant […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has applauded Vaibhav Suryavanshi for playing a stunning knock in the first T20I against Zimbabwe. He said that the 15-year-old batted aggressively despite potentially being under pressure as well. However, India restricted Zimbabwe to 125/7 in Harare on Thursday, July 23. Suryavanshi then scored 50 runs off 19 […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has opined on the importance of the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe for Ravi Bishnoi. He added that the wrist spinner was heavily criticized after giving a lot of runs in his last T20I. India will take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series, with the first game […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Team India needs to bat aggressively in the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. He added that the Indian batters played conservatively in the preceding two T20I series against Ireland and England as well. However, India will take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series, with […]