Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra questions India's slower-ball use after Hyderabad loss

Aakash Chopra says SRH benefited more than DC in Natarajan trade

Chopra argues Hyderabad gained experience and death-bowling options while Delhi paid over the odds for Natarajan.

Aakash Chopra questions Rohit Sharma return as MI captain

Chopra said MI are reconsidering options but cast doubt on whether the franchise will turn back to the 39-year-old for anything beyond a short-term arrangement.

India's three-pacer strategy sidelines Kuldeep Yadav in third T20I

India's decision to play three specialist pacers and a part-time seamer in the third T20I came at the cost of wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

India consider Prince Yadav for third T20I against West Indies

India may replace Shivam Dube with Prince Yadav to strengthen their bowling attack for the third T20I in Indore.

Aakash Chopra says India's 2027 ODI World Cup top six unchanged from 2023

Aakash Chopra says Shivam Dube deserves more credit for big-match contributions

Aakash Chopra says Shivam Dube deserves more recognition for his consistent contributions in high-stakes matches across multiple World Cup and Asia Cup finals.

Aakash Chopra says Anshul Kamboj is slightly ahead of Auqib Nabi for 2027 World Cup spot

Former India player Aakash Chopra said Anshul Kamboj is slightly ahead of Auqib Nabi in the race to become India's seam-bowling all-rounder at No.

Sherfane Rutherford given out caught behind despite visible gap between bat and ball

Aakash Chopra questions India's decision to drop Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj

Aakash Chopra questioned why Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj were left out of India's second ODI against West Indies. India won by eight wickets.

Aakash Chopra questions Parthiv Patel's potential BCCI role

Aakash Chopra questioned Parthiv Patel about his potential move from commentary to BCCI selection committee chairman.

Aakash Chopra defends wide call in India win over Japan

Aakash Chopra says no big names will trigger blockbuster bids at IPL 2027 mini-auction

Aakash Chopra said the IPL 2027 mini-auction in Goa will lack the star names needed for record bids and defended the wide reversal during India's win over Japan.

Aakash Chopra rejects cheating claims after India beat Japan

Aakash Chopra defended the umpiring decision that sparked cheating allegations after India's narrow win over Japan.

Aakash Chopra urges two changes for India against Japan

Aakash Chopra says selectors have moved on from Pant in ODIs

Aakash Chopra says selectors have decided Rishabh Pant is no longer part of India's ODI plans despite his Test importance.

Shami and Bhuvneshwar left out of India squads for West Indies series

Shami and Bhuvneshwar omitted from India squads for West Indies series, with Aakash Chopra suggesting their international careers may be over.

Aakash Chopra names five former players as possible chief selector replacements

Aakash Chopra lists Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, Wasim Jaffer, Sanjay Bangar and Parthiv Patel as possible replacements for Ajit Agarkar.

India face Afghanistan in second T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium

India aim to wrap up the T20I series against Afghanistan in Delhi with Ravi Bishnoi likely to replace the injured Varun Chakravarthy.

Aakash Chopra says age not the reason for Mohammed Shami's India snub

Chopra argues age alone does not explain Shami's continued exclusion from India side.

Aakash Chopra picks KKR captain for IPL 2027 after Rahane retires

Aakash Chopra recommended a current KKR player to succeed Ajinkya Rahane as captain after the 2026 season.

Aakash Chopra backs Gurnoor Brar for Tests only

Aakash Chopra said keeping Gurnoor Brar for Tests only is a good thought but questioned the approach.

Aakash Chopra picks Rinku Singh as KKR captain for IPL 2027

Former India player Aakash Chopra has advocated for Rinku Singh to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2027.

Aakash Chopra backs SENA warm-ups but flags quality risk

Aakash Chopra supports SENA warm-ups but cautions against second-string opposition.