New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra believes that India’s wicketkeeper batter and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant is a prisoner of his own reputation of playing unorthodox shots and needs to reassess his approach especially in the white-ball format as he gears up for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28. Chopra pointed out that Pant’s tendency to play risky shots has often worked against him and recommende…
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New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will start on March 28, could be the last season for Chennai Super Kings (CSK )’s most experienced player, MS Dhoni, as Sanju Samson is ready to be his heir.Chopra also said that veteran should consider retirement if he continues only as an Impact Player for Chennai Super Kings this season.“You don’t run the team from the dugout, it’s not football. In cricket, you need…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has backed Delhi Capitals (DC) to end their long wait for an IPL title, adding the franchise’s 2026 squad look as ‘a very strong unit’ and that he would keep his fingers crossed for them to win the trophy this year. DC are one of only two franchises to have never won the IPL title despite featuring in every season since the league’s inception in 2008. “Anybody who has won multiple trophies, even Gujarat Titans, who reached the fina…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra flagged out major concerns for the 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will start on March 28.In a video shared on X, Chopra reviewed the RR squad and pointed out their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for IPL 2026.Rajasthan have suffered a big setback before the season, as all-rounder Sam Curran is likely to miss the entire tournament due to a gro…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Former India left-arm fast bowler Irfan Pathan has urged caution in managing teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, adding that it’s very important for the left-hander to not let either success or failure get to his head.Sooryavanshi is yet to turn 15, but has already made big runs in his cricketing career so far, including being the fastest Indian batter to hit a century in the IPL (in just 35 balls), and was retained by Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of Indi…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan has said that coping with pressure is the defining challenge for young cricketers entering the Indian Premier League (IPL), especially for those carrying hefty price tags.IPL 2026 will see uncapped Indian players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma be under spotlight after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) snapped them for Rs 14 crore each in last year’s auction. “The biggest thing is how you handle pressure. The IPL is a tournament where y…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra believes that Rohit Sharma should remain on the field for the entire duration of a T20 match instead of being used as an Impact Player by the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).Chopra said it makes little sense for a fully fit player like Rohit to feature only as a batter when he can contribute throughout the match.“Logically, if you are fit, you should play the whole game and not be substituted…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes New Zealand pacer Matt Henry could pose a serious challenge for India’s batters in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Chopra described Henry as a dangerous bowler who has the ability to trouble batters regardless of the pitch conditions.“Matt Henry is a very dangerous bowler and he is going to cause problems for India in the final. Sometimes he can be…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has backed Varun Chakaravarthy and Abhishek Sharma to feature in India’s playing XI for the final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Sharing his views ahead of the title clash, Chopra said he would stick with the same combination and would not make major changes to the team that has reached the final.The former India opener stated that he would c…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar said Jasprit Bumrah is a ‘cheat code’ who never disappoints and always delivers after fast bowling spearhead’s decisive two-wicket over dismantled the West Indies’ middle order and set India on course for a five-wicket victory at Eden Gardens. Bumrah’s removal of the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer and Roston Chase in the 12th over turned out to be a turning point in a contest where the West Indies had assembled one of the tournam…