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Yashasvi Jaiswal omitted from India’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad despite consistent performances

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned the absence of Yashasvi Jaiswal from India’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad, despite the player’s consistent performances across formats since 2023. Chopra noted that Jaiswal’s omission comes after the retirements of senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, developments that many believed would open a path for the […]

‘Might appoint Hardik Pandya’: Shubman Gill not to be vice-captain for T20 World Cup? Former cricketer drops bombshell | Cricket News

Former India batter Aakash Chopra said Shubman Gill is likely to continue as vice-captain for the T20 World Cup 2026, though he noted that Hardik Pandya remains an option. Gill was named vice-captain under Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, but a drop in form has led to criticism. While selecting his India […]

Australia get ‘Head’ start in Ashes: Travis Head’s 69-ball century wins 1st Test for Baggy Greens in two days

Australian batter Travis Head played a fiery knock of 123 off 83 balls to give the 2025 Ashes hosts their first win in the historic five-match series against England. England won the toss and chose to bat first, managing a meagre 172 runs in their first innings. Mitchell Starc proved to be the bane of […]

Rishabh Pant or Dhruv Jurel? Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill told to ‘sacrifice’ one player during IND vs SA 1st Test

After a mixed bag Australian tour, the focus shifts on the two-match Test series where the Indian team take on South Africa, starting from November 14 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. India are coming into this Test series after drubbing West Indies 2-0 in the longest format last month. South Africa are the […]

‘Makes no sense!’ Ex-India cricketer furious over Sanju Samson’s treatment by team management | Cricket News

India’s Sanju Samson (ANI) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has criticised the team management for its confusing approach towards wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who appears to have lost his place in the XI following Jitesh Sharma’s emergence. Samson, who batted at number three during the Australia tour, was dropped from the playing XI after just one […]

‘He must perform’: Ex-India cricketer issues strong warning to Shubman Gill ahead of Australia T20Is | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (AP Photo/James Elsby) Aakash Chopra believes Shubman Gill will face serious pressure in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, not only because of his poor Asia Cup form but also due to strong competition from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. The former India opener said that head coach Gautam Gambhir’s T20 World […]

‘Even if you’re Test captain…’: Ex-India cricketer makes huge statement on Shubman Gill’s Asia Cup selection | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his insights about the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 team selection, discussing the challenges of player selection due to India’s deep talent pool, while also commenting on Jasprit Bumrah‘s role and his new cricket show in New Delhi on August 18.Chopra emphasized […]

ENG vs IND: Washington Sundar snubbed from Aakash Chopra’s combined XI

Former India cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has revealed his combined India-England XI of the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The team picked on his YouTube channel features a mix of top-performing players from both sides over the course of the five-match Test series. One of the notable exclusions from the lineup was India’s all-rounder Washington […]

Shubman Gill’s suicidal run-out was game-changer in Oval Test: Aakash Chopra

Former India opener and cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has termed Shubman Gill’s run-out on Day 1 of the fifth Test at The Oval as a “game-changing” moment that could influence the course of the match. Gill, who had been in sublime form throughout the series, was dismissed for 21 in a moment of misjudgement that […]

Find it humiliating: Aakash Chopra slams Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis for double standards

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra slammed the Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis for his double standards after the spat with Indian coach Gautam Gambhir. Fortis and Gambhir were seen involved in a heated argument on Tuesday, July 29, as the Indian coach went at the Oval pitch curator during the optional training session of the visitors […]