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No one in this team is able to do what Cheteshwar Pujara used to do: Ex-India cricketer

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes India are missing the steady influence of Cheteshwar Pujara in their Test lineup following their second consecutive defeat to New Zealand. India lost the second Test in Pune by 113 runs, resulting in a 0-2 series scoreline and marking their first home…

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'Time is running out': Ex-India cricketer's big take on out-of-form KL Rahul

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second Test, there was a lot of debate on out-of-form KL Rahul and in-form Sarfaraz Khan for a spot in the Playing XI for the fixture in Pune. After India's loss in the opening Test in Bengaluru, the key question was who should be picked…

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'He has seen the lows of lows': Aakash Chopra praises 'sensational' Hardik Pandya's performance against Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Hardik Pandya for his performance in India's T20I series against Bangladesh on his YouTube channel. Chopra noted Pandya's significant comeback after overcoming personal and professional challenges.

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'This is fantastic': Aakash Chopra praises India's decision to play Nitish Kumar Reddy alongside Hardik Pandya in Bangladesh T20Is

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Team India's choice to include Nitish Kumar Reddy alongside Hardik Pandya in the ongoing T20I series against Bangladesh. Reddy, a promising young player, has been promoted in the batting order ahead of Pandya during the first two T20Is.

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Why speedster Mayank Yadav didn't touch 150 clicks on debut vs Bangladesh? Former India opener explains

NEW DELHI: Known for his breathtaking pace, speedster Mayank Yadav was fast-tracked into the Indian T20I team after just 4 IPL games and went on to make his debut against Bangladesh on Sunday.

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'Keep Rs 18 crore for Rishabh Pant': Aakash Chopra suggests this player as second retention for Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2025 auction

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has advised that Delhi Capitals (DC) focus on retaining wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and all-rounder Axar Patel as their first two retention ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.

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'They would drop him': Former India opener's warning for Sanju Samson after the batter's performance in Gwalior against Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: India's wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is again aiming for a permanent spot in the Indian cricket team, despite making his international debut nine years ago in 2015. With the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the shortest-format of the game, the new leadership - head coach Gautam…

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Mayank Yadav set to become a capped player ahead of IPL auction

Mayank Yadav's express pace instantly grabbed eyeballs during the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this year before an injury cut short the 22-year-old right-arm pacer's stint with the Lucknow Super Giants. After rehabilitation and endurance training at the National Cricket Academy, the speedster from Delhi is now set to make…

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IPL 2025: Ajay Jadeja reckons Dhoni, Gaikwad, Jadeja to be CSK's no-brainer retentions

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja reckons MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja will be the three no-brainer retentions for the Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction.

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'He will take Rs 18 crore for sure in IPL auction': Aakash Chopra suggests Lucknow Super Giants to retain KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) should prioritize retaining KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.

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EXPLAINED: Is uncapped IPL player rule new or old, and is it designed for MS Dhoni?

The much-awaited player-retention rules for the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been officially announced by the tournament's Governing Council, and the fact that the definition of an 'uncapped' player perfectly fits for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to retain MS Dhoni, it has sent rumour mills in overdrive.

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EXPLAINED: Why Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is holding a band between his teeth while batting

Former Bangladesh captain and veteran allrounder is using an interesting technique to get his stance and head position right while batting in the first Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

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Big expose! How Indian team, cricketers are targeted on Australia tours

The rivalry between India and Australia is among the fiercest in modern-day cricket, and it's set for another chapter when the two teams face off in a five-Test series Down Under for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, beginning this November. The build-up to the much-awaited clash is fast gaining momentum, and…

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Gautam Gambhir once fought with a truck driver and grabbed his collar, reveals his former teammate

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Aakash Chopra recently reminisced about his time playing alongside Gautam Gambhir, the current head coach of the Indian cricket team.

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Rohit Sharma's IPL future with Mumbai Indians: Former India cricketer feels he will...

NEW DELHI: Speculation grows over the future of Rohit Sharma with Mumbai Indians as the franchise gears up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. Aakash Chopra, former India cricketer and commentator, has hinted that Rohit's long association with Mumbai Indians might be ending.

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Border Gavaskar Trophy: When Sourav Ganguly's Brisbane heroics set the tone for an enlivening series

NEW DELHI: Even before the Indian cricket team embarked on their 2003-04 tour to Australia, the mind games had begun and most of the banter, as usual, came from the Aussies.

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'Is that right?': Former India cricketer on Ruturaj Gaikwad's omission from squads for Sri Lanka series

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed surprise over Ruturaj Gaikwad's non-selection in India's squads for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Gaikwad wasn't chosen for either T20Is or ODIs.

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India squad for Sri Lanka tour: 'Riyan Parag's inclusion, Shubman Gill as vice-captain' - Former cricketer highlights key takeaways

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his thoughts on the recent squad selection for India's upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Chopra focused on notable selections, including the inclusion of Riyan Parag despite his lackluster performance in the recent T20I series against Zimbabwe, and the appointment of…

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'Virat Kohli's form won't be a concern': Former India cricketer's suggestion for star batter to reclaim top form

NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his views on Virat Kohli’s recent performance, ahead of India's T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Afghanistan on Thursday. He believes that if Kohli spends more time on the field, his form will improve.

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'Ghee on fire': Former India cricketer on Gary Kirsten's 'remarks' about Pakistan team's unity

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has commented that the reported remarks by Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten after the team's 2024 T20 World Cup exit has worked as 'ghee on fire' on the prevailing controversies.

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T20 World Cup: 'Expecting runs from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's bats against Canada'

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli is set to shine in India's T20 World Cup match against Canada, provided the game goes ahead despite weather concerns. Kohli has struggled so far in the tournament, managing only five runs in three innings.

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'Too many deliveries skidding...': Ex-India cricketer questions pitch in Afghanistan-Papua New Guinea T20 World Cup game

NEW DELHI: The pitches in the USA and the West Indies for the T20 World Cup have been under scrutiny ever since the tournament started.

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'People booed him so much, and...': Aakash Chopra praises Hardik Pandya for winning over fans in T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has commended Hardik Pandya for winning over previously hostile fans with his stellar performance in India's T20 World Cup victory against Pakistan in New York.

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'Need to reach the podium to be successful': Former India cricketer sees T20 World Cup as key opportunity for Team India

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted the 2024 T20 World Cup as a critical juncture for Team India, emphasizing that merely reaching the semi-finals will not be considered a successful run.

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'Are India underprepared for yet another T20 World Cup?': Former India cricketer raises serious questions

NEW DELHI: As the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team gears up to kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on Wednesday, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns about India's readiness for the tournament.

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