DTVHINDIIPL 2025: Aakash Chopra is hopeful, Chennai Super Kings will definitely buy KL Rahul
KL Rahul said after parting ways with LSG, he wants a fresh start. Want to play in a place where they get some freedom. Kl Rahul (Photo Source: Before the IPL 2025 mega auction, Lucknow Super Giants released their captain KL Rahul. After this, KL Rahul broke his silence on his separation from LSG and said that he wants a fresh start, wants to play at a place where he gets some freedom. He wants to explore new options. Meanwhile, former India opener and commentator Aakash Chopra has advised Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to bid for KL Rahul. Aakash Chopra believes that Rahul is the right candidate to fill multiple spots in CSK’s lineup, especially as a wicketkeeper-batsman and potential captain. Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube channel, what do they want? I think they need Dhoni’s successor, a wicketkeeper-batsman and if they get an Indian then it’s great. Everyone is saying, let me also say – he is more than 30 years old, he is going to become a father. Everyone has also rejected it, so he is right for Chennai, he is KL Rahul. So they will definitely choose KL Rahul. Ashwin will also be on CSK’s target Apart from Rahul, Aakash Chopra hinted that CSK may also target experienced spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Chopra said, CSK has struggled with spin options apart from Ravindra Jadeja. Ashwin can bring balance to his attack in his final IPL cycle. There is also speculation about KL Rahul re-joining Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He is ready to play with any team. Rahul’s ability to adapt to different roles could make him one of the most sought-after players in the auction.
Is Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I form a matter of concern? Aakash Chopra before the fourth T20 match against South Africa
The fourth T20 match between South Africa and India will be played today on 15 November at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Aakash Chopra and Suryakumar Yadav (Image Credit- Twitter The Indian cricket team is currently on South Africa tour, where the T20 series between the two teams is going on. So the last match of this series will be played today, Friday, 15 November, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. However, before the start of this match, former Indian cricket team opener and well-known cricket commentator Akash Chopra has given a big statement regarding the form of Suryakumar Yadav. It is noteworthy that Surya’s performance this year has been full of ups and downs in the shortest format of the game. So in the last three matches played against South Africa, he has been able to score only 26 runs. Aakash Chopra gave a big statement Before the fourth T20 match to be held between South Africa and India in Johannesburg, through a video uploaded on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said – Is Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I form a matter of concern? Why are people asking this question, is this a problem? Let’s go over his numbers. In 2021, his average was 34 and strike rate was 155, he played only 11 innings. In the year 2022, Suryakumar Yadav scored 1164 runs at an average of 46 and strike rate of 187. In 2023, he scored 733 runs at an average of around 49 and there also his strike rate is 155. Surya played well. However, there have been 17 innings in 2024 in which he has scored only 429 runs. The strike rate is still above 150, but the average has become 26.8, he has definitely scored four half-centuries, but in terms of average, it is not like Surya of old. On the other hand, if we talk about this series, the Men in Blue have a 2-1 lead over the host team. It will be worth watching how captain Surya is going to perform in the last match of this series?
IPL 2025: “Even if we can’t take Siraj, there is no problem…”, Aakash Chopra said about RCB’s plans in the auction.
Aakash Chopra says that RCB will have to pay more attention to building a strong bowling unit in the auction. Mohammad Siraj & Aakash Chopra (Photo Source: The IPL 2025 mega auction will take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Royal Challengers Bangalore have retained Virat Kohli (21 crore), Rajat Patidar (11 crore) and Yash Dayal (5 crore) before this auction. The franchise has released big players like Faf du Plessis, Mohammed Siraj, Glenn Maxwell, Will Jacques and Cameron Green. Meanwhile, cricket commentator Aakash Chopra says that RCB will have to focus more on building a strong bowling unit in the auction. Even if the team is not able to buy back Mohammad Siraj, it will not make much difference. Weak bowling is the big problem of RCB Aakash Chopra said that the reason behind Royal Challengers Bangalore not winning a single trophy is bowling. Therefore, to build a strong bowling attack, the team will have to buy good players in the auction. He also said that the franchise also needs at least one good spinner. While talking in the video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said, I have to prepare a good bowling attack. For this, even if I can’t bring Siraj, I won’t have any problem, but you have to find out where you can find good bowlers. Can you buy Kagiso Rabada because you have the money? “Can you buy Mitchell Starc because you have the money?” Can you find Mark Wood because you have money? Spend money and buy bowlers because the main problem behind ‘Ee Saala Cup Namde’ becoming ‘Ee Saal Bhi Cup Rahe De’ is bowling. For this you need at least one quality Indian spinner, if it becomes two then great, and you need to have good fast bowling options. Mohammed Siraj took 15 wickets in 14 innings at an economy of 9.18 for Royal Challengers Bangalore last season. Mark Wood did not play last season. At the same time, Kagiso Rabada and Mitchell Starc have been released by their franchises. Aakash Chopra stressed that Royal Challengers Bangalore must target Yuzvendra Chahal in the mega auction. Let us tell you, Chahal has taken 139 wickets for RCB in 112 innings at an economy of 7.58, he is the highest wicket taker for the franchise.
SA vs IND: “Why are you playing Axar Patel…?” Akash Chopra angry at Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy
We are saying that you are playing with three spinners, but you are not able to play them (Axar Patel) properly- Aakash Chopra Axar Patel & Aakash Chopra (Photo Source: Team India had to face defeat by 3 wickets in the second T20 match against South Africa. South Africa chased the target of 125 runs in 19 overs. The series between the two teams is now tied at 1-1. Meanwhile, cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has raised big questions on the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav. In fact, in the first two matches of the series against South Africa, Axar Patel has bowled only one over each, while the pitches were favorable for spinners. And in the matches played so far, spinners Varun Chakraborty and Ravi Bishnoi have achieved a lot of success. What are we really doing with Akshar Patel?- Aakash Chopra While talking about the video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said, “What are we really doing with Akshar Patel? Why are you playing him? Let’s clear it up a bit. Axar Patel – One over at Kingsmead (Durban), and here too just one over. On a pitch where six out of seven wickets were taken by spinners, he bowled only one over.” Chopra says that he is not thinking much about Axar Patel’s batting, but not making Axar Patel bowl more is a big mistake of captain Suryakumar Yadav. In my opinion, they are being underutilized as a resource. We are saying that you are playing with three spinners, but you are not able to play them properly. I am not thinking too much about the batting failure, but it was a mistake on Surya’s part not to bowl to Axar Patel. Chopra said this regarding Akshar Patel’s run out Akshar Patel handled India’s faltering innings in the second T20 match and scored 27 runs with the help of 4 fours in 21 balls. He was run out in the 12th over by Nakaba Peter. Aakash Chopra further emphasized that it was difficult to run out Axar Patel, but it was due to the disappointing performance of the top order and the rest of the batsmen. You sent him up while batting. He was unlucky to get run out. No one else performed well with the bat, be it Sanju Samson in the beginning or Abhishek Sharma’s continued struggle against bouncers.
BGT 2024-25: ‘Still chances to play’ Aakash Chopra on Abhimanyu Easwaran after failing again against AUS A
Easwaran was out for zero in the first innings of the second unofficial Test match against Australia A. Abhimanyu Easwaran (Image Credit- Twitter Former Indian cricket team opening batsman and well-known cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has recently given a big statement saying that Abhimanyu Easwaran can be seen playing in the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series. It is noteworthy that Easwaran, who holds a special record in domestic cricket for Bengal, did not bat in the ongoing second unofficial Test match against Australia A. After being out for zero in the first innings of this match, Easwaran could score only 17 runs in 31 balls in the second innings. Aakash Chopra gave a big statement Let us tell you that while talking about the second day’s play of the ongoing second unofficial Test match between India A vs Australia A, Aakash Chopra said through a video uploaded on his YouTube channel- He (Abhimanyu Easwaran) was out once again, the score of India’s top four in the first innings was 0, 4, 0, 4. Here too, whether it is Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudarshan, KL Rahul or Ruturaj Gaikwad, no one is scoring runs. India A is not playing well, it comes to your mind that how are you preparing for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. For this you sent your players early to practice and score runs. If they score runs, you can make up your mind to feed them. Abhimanyu Easwaran still has good chances to play. However, he has no comeback in these unofficial test matches. Based on that, you think he’s probably not ready. Full schedule of Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 1st Test 22–26 November: Perth Stadium, Perth Second Test 6–10 December: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Third Test 14-18 December: The Gabba, Brisbane Fourth Test 26-30 December: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Fifth Test 3-7 January: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
“He has become a prisoner of his own reputation” – Aakash Chopra gave a surprising statement about Abhishek Sharma
Aakash Chopra and Abhishek Sharma. (Photo Sourced: After India’s win in the first T20I against South Africa on Friday, former India opener Aakash Chopra has made a big statement regarding Abhishek Sharma. In the first T20 match played between India and South Africa, once again Abhishek Sharma’s bat did not work and he was out after scoring 7 runs in 8 balls. Abhishek was caught by Gerald Coetzee by captain Aiden Markram in the fourth over. The 24-year-old all-rounder has so far scored only 166 runs in 9 T20 International matches at an average of 20.75. Former Indian cricketer and famous commentator Aakash Chopra has made a surprising claim on Abhishek’s continuous flops. Aakash Chopra gave a big statement regarding Abhishek Sharma Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube on Saturday, “This is the story of two openers. On one side there is Sanju Samson, whose star is shining. On the other side is Abhishek Sharma, whose stars are in the ascendant. When Abhishek scored a century against Zimbabwe, he was a new rising star. But since then it has gone downhill. He was out against Coetzee in the first T20. Looking at the kind of shots he hit, it seems as if he has become a prisoner of his own reputation. He is not able to get rid of the reputation he has created (as a fast batsman). They feel that I play like this, so now I have to play like this. I won’t wait. In such a situation, another failure has occurred.” However, the former cricketer expressed hope that Abhishek will open in the remaining three matches against South Africa as well. But Akash also warned that if the young player fails to create a consistent impact then problems may arise. He said, “A time will come when problems will arise. Questions will be asked as to how long you will be associated with Abhishek. He will get a chance in three more matches. But with every match the sand seems to be slipping from our hands.”
IPL 2025 Mega Auction: I feel that Mumbai Indians would definitely like to include Yuzvendra Chahal in their team: Aakash Chopra
According to Aakash Chopra, apart from Yuzvendra Chahal, Mumbai Indians will also have their eyes on Washington Sundar. Yuzvendra Chahal and Aakash Chopra. (Photo Source: Twitter) Former player Aakash Chopra believes that it is very important for Mumbai Indians to further strengthen their bowling department in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction and that is why the franchise can include Yuzvendra Chahal in its team. According to him, apart from Yuzvendra Chahal, Mumbai Indians will also have their eyes on Washington Sundar. Mumbai Indians have retained 5 capped players ahead of the upcoming season. However, he has not yet given place to any uncapped players in the team. Let us tell you that Mumbai Indians have retained Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Jasprit Bumrah and experienced all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Aakash Chopra shared a video on his official YouTube channel in which he said, ‘Mumbai Indians’ batting lineup has once again become strong. The problem for the team is their bowling lineup. They have only one bowler and they need more and more bowlers. Last time also the team’s bowlers had disappointed. She can score 225 to 250 runs but she gave more runs than this last season. It is possible that all Indians will be in the batting lineup while foreign players will be seen in the bowling lineup. The team will definitely bid on Yuzvendra Chahal. I don’t know whether he can be seen playing for Mumbai Indians only or not. Apart from this, the franchise will also have its eyes on Washington Sundar. Aakash Chopra presented his side regarding wicketkeeper-batsman Regarding wicketkeeper-batsman, Aakash Chopra said, ‘They also need a wicketkeeper-batsman. Mumbai Indians would definitely like to include Ishan Kishan in their team. Apart from this, Quinton de Kock can also be seen playing for him. Jitesh Sharma and Phil Salt are also included in this list. Phil Salt because they will need an opening wicketkeeper-batsman. Foreign players can be seen in the bowling department. The best thing is that Mumbai Indians are all set for the auction as they have five great players. The team will have to take right decisions regarding bowlers. The Indian captain who lost the most test matches at home- List of teams that have won the most matches away from home in WTC- Players who have won “Player of the Tournament” in every edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup- List of batsmen who have hit most sixes in Test cricket- Players who have been out for a duck most times in international cricket (active) Take a look at India’s lowest total in Test cricket- Players who have won Player of the Match the most number of times in Tests- Which Indian batsman has the highest average in Tests against New Zealand? Fastest bowler to take 50 T20I wickets for India Take a look at the performance of Team India in every edition of Women’s T20 World Cup-
Aakash Chopra supports Rishabh Pant’s inclusion in this IPL team
There is a lot of discussion about Rishabh Pant’s participation in the auction. Rishabh Pant (Image Credit- Twitter X) Before the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction, all the franchises have to submit the list of their retained players, the last date of which is October 31. According to the new guidelines issued by BCCI, a franchise can retain a maximum of 6 players including uncapped players. Meanwhile, many players are involved in the auction race, but the name of players like Rishabh Pant is also in discussion. Pant has led Delhi in 43 matches. He also took command of the team in IPL 2024. Pant made a spectacular comeback last season after recovering from a car accident. Now amid the news of Pant joining the auction, former cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that he should go to RCB as captain. He said that most franchises can spend big money for a flamboyant cricketer. If his name comes in the auction, a lot of money will be spent: Aakash Chopra Chopra said on his YouTube channel, it is heard that Rishabh Pant may be available in the auction. But many people say that his figures in T20 are not that good, he has had only one successful season in IPL and apart from that he has not scored much runs either. I can give you in writing that if his name comes in the auction, a huge amount will be spent. He further said that, RCB needs a keeper, a batsman and maybe a captain. Punjab will be in need because they will have no one. Delhi will need it, RTM card will be available. KKR also needs him. What about CSK, they need. If Ishan Kishan is left out, Mumbai will also need him. Let us tell you that the last season was good for Rishabh Pant, who returned after a two-year long injury. He scored 446 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 155.40. After this strong performance, he directly joined the Indian team and played in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s son Agni Chopra left Don Bradman behind, scored second consecutive double century.
Agni Chopra has scored his second consecutive double century in the Plate League of Ranji Trophy. Agni Chopra (Pic Source-X) Mizoram’s star batsman Agni Chopra has created a sensation with his batting. He has scored his second consecutive double century in the Plate League of Ranji Trophy. Let us tell you that Agni is the son of film producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and he played an inning of 218 runs in 269 balls in the first innings against Manipur. This season, Agni Chopra is looking in great form and has shown tremendous batting performance so far. He had scored 110 and not out 238 in Mizoram’s last match against Arunachal Pradesh in Ahmedabad earlier in the season. Mizoram won that match by 267 runs. Let us tell you that Chopra has earlier played for Mumbai at Under-19 and Under-23 level. This young player was advised by his coach Khushpreet Singh to play for another team, so that he could get more time on the field, because he was not getting selected in the senior teams of Mumbai. So Agni Chopra went to Mizoram and after that he created a stir in first class cricket. Scored centuries in the first four first class matches Chopra scored 105, 101, 114, 10, 164, 15, 166 and 92 in his first four Ranji matches. In this way he became the first batsman to score a century in his first four first class matches. Which even greats like Don Bradman could not achieve. These scores of his have come against bowlers in the Plate League. Let us tell you that the top 32 teams in the domestic circuit play in four groups of the Elite League, six other teams, five of which are from the North-East region, are included in the Plate League. Earlier, Chopra had told PTI last season, people will say what they have to say, but ultimately, it is your performance and there are many players who are playing in the same division and are not scoring as many runs. The standard is same for everyone. He further said, I think I am trying to stay in the present and my aim is to take Mizoram to the elite division. If we are in the elite division, there is nothing to think about in terms of bowling quality and I will play for Mizoram.
India’s WTC qualification scenario looks a bit difficult now: Aakash Chopra
India now has to win 5 of its upcoming 6 test matches. Aakash Chopra (Image Credit- Twitter X) Former Indian cricketer and well-known cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has recently given a big statement regarding India’s chances of reaching the final of the World Test Championship (WTC). Chopra says that it looks a little difficult now. It is noteworthy that after the defeat by 113 runs in the Pune Test match against New Zealand, India’s path to the WTC has become a bit difficult. India has to win only 4 of its upcoming six Test matches, while one match may be drawn. But it is worth noting here that 5 of these matches are against Australia in Australia. Aakash Chopra gave a big statement Let us tell you that after the defeat in the Pune Test match, Aakash Chopra said through a video uploaded on his YouTube channel – The important question is what is the WTC qualification scenario, because India was on a mission of dominance. We thought we would win all five (home Tests) and move forward with 100 per cent points. Now the scenario is that you have to win four and draw one out of the remaining six matches, and that is a tough task. Chopra further said- Believe it or not, I think the upcoming BGT (Border-Gavaskar Trophy) is going to be very difficult. We have not lost for 10 years, but this time it will be very difficult to win. So the qualification scenario looks a bit difficult now, especially when you watch South Africa’s home matches. This is a big reason. Let us tell you that India has made it to the WTC finals for the last two consecutive times, but this time it seems a little difficult. So South Africa has won the first test match against Bangladesh, and the second match is left. While its two matches are left against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. If it wins these 5 matches, it will directly make it to the WTC finals.
