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Vaibhav Suryavanshi is special, but his India debut can wait: Aakash Chopra after RR star’s blitz

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's powerful IPL innings. He called Suryavanshi a special player but cautioned against fast-tracking him to the Indian team. Chopra believes there is ample time for the young talent's national debut. He also offered a strategy for Gujarat Titans against Rajasthan Royals in…

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Virat Kohli Leads Tributes for Rinku Singh After Father’s Demise

The cricketing fraternity came together to support Indian batter Rinku Singh after the passing of his father, Shri Khanchand Singh Ji, on Friday morning at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida. According to the hospital’s PRO, he had been undergoing treatment before he breathed his last.

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Fact check: Did Parthiv Patel say 'Mumbai Indians is missing captain Rohit Sharma'?

NEW DELHI: Social media and fake news — an unending saga in today's digital age — continue to trouble cricketers and analysts alike. With IPL 2025 in full swing, former players in commentary and support staff roles are facing a constant battle to debunk misleading posts that misrepresent their statements.

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'Views/engagement badha lo': Aakash Chopra slams fake MS Dhoni commentary video on social media

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has slammed a fan for spreading fake content by manipulating his commentary and falsely linking it to the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 28 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

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'Difficult to wrap your head around': Aakash Chopra baffled by Rajasthan Royals' decision to play in Guwahati

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals' decision to choose Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium as their second home venue for IPL 2025 does not seem to be working in their favour. After losing their opening match of the tournament to Sunrisers Hyderabad, the team was hopeful that the home advantage would help them…

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'You don't have to compete with Sanju Samson': Aakash Chopra feels IPL is a big chance for Rishabh Pant to return to India's T20I side

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) could be a turning point for Rishabh Pant as he eyes a comeback to India's T20I squad. Pant, who has been out of the national T20 setup, now has a golden opportunity to prove his…

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IPL 2025 is the biggest opportunity for Ishan Kishan, feels Aakash Chopra

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra suggests that Ishan Kishan has a significant chance to reinvigorate his career in IPL 2025, following his acquisition by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the mega auction.

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Champions Trophy Final: 'Process-driven' New Zealand pose serious threat to India's pedigree

In their two meetings in the final of an International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament, New Zealand got the better of India; but the current brand of white-ball cricket India have been playing under Rohit Sharma's captaincy is at a different level. However, former India opener Aakash Chopra warns that the…

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'Rohit Sharma, please win toss': Former cricketer highlights Indian captain's toss woes ahead of semi-final against Australia

NEW DELHI: As India prepare to face Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has stressed the importance of the toss, pointing out that India have won all three group-stage matches despite Rohit Sharma losing every toss. However, he believes that the…

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India vs Australia: Aakash Chopra highlights key battles ahead of Champions Trophy semi-final

NEW DELHI: As India prepare to face Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has pinpointed three key battles that could decide the high-stakes encounter.

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Champions Trophy: 'Varun Chakravarthy could be India's trump card in semi-final against Australia'

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted Varun Chakravarthy as a potential match-winner in India's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, acknowledging that many, including himself, had questioned his inclusion in the squad.

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India vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy: Three things that make it an ultra-important match

On the face of it, the concluding group-stage fixture of the Champions Trophy between India and New Zealand on Sunday may seem inconsequential. Both the teams are through to the semifinals and all four semifinalists have been confirmed, but there's a lot more to this match in Dubai than it…

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'It's a perennial weakness': Ex-India cricketer highlights Pakistan's weaknesses ahead of Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: With just a few days to go for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has pointed out Pakistan's tendency to crumble under pressure as a key weakness ahead of the tournament. Despite being the defending champions from the last edition in 2017, Pakistan have…

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Who will lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025? There are three options

Delhi Capitals (DC) will enter the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a new captain, but who will it be? Former India opener Aakash Chopra weighed in on the options the franchise has.

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'We have an issue in bowling': Aakash Chopra advises India to chase in Champions Trophy matches

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has urged Team India to prioritise chasing targets in the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, citing concerns over their bowling attack.

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Champions Trophy 2025: The final ICC event for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja?

NEW DELHI: As Team India prepares for the 2025 Champions Trophy, former cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that this tournament could mark the final ICC event for three of India's biggest stars — Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja.

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'How could you bench him?': Ex-cricketer questions India's selection after Shreyas Iyer's revelation on late call-up

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed surprise after Shreyas Iyer revealed that he was not originally in India's playing XI for the first ODI against England. Iyer, who played a match-winning knock in Nagpur on Thursday, disclosed that he was only informed late at night by skipper Rohit…

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'Harshit Rana's debut gives an indication that Jasprit Bumrah might not be there in Champions Trophy'

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has suggested that Harshit Rana’s ODI debut against England indicates Jasprit Bumrah’s unavailability for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

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Biggest question: Will Mohammed Shami play 3rd T20I against England?

Before the T20I series against England started last week in Kolkata, anticipation was Mohammed Shami will be at the top of his mark, ready once again to bowl for India after 15 months. But his name remained missing from the playing eleven, and the same happened in the second match…

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'Arshdeep Singh might actually be the best left-arm pacer in T20 cricket'

NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh has swiftly become India's most successful T20I bowler, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal's 96 wickets with a two-wicket haul in the first tie of the five-match series against England in Kolkata. The left-arm pacer now holds 97 wickets in just 61 matches, a feat achieved at an average…

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'Totally finished. File closed': Aakash Chopra questions Yuzvendra Chahal's omission from India's ODI plans

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns about the prolonged exclusion of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal from India's ODI squad. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra highlighted that Chahal last represented India in an ODI in January 2023, marking two years without a national call-up despite his impressive…

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'Don't take this series lightly': Former India cricketer predicts high-scoring T20I series between India and England

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed his thoughts on the eagerly awaited T20 series between India and England, which kicks off on Wednesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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'Yashasvi Jaiswal won't let him breathe': Aakash Chopra highlights pressure on Abhishek Sharma ahead of England T20Is

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted the pressure on Abhishek Sharma in the upcoming T20I series against England, which begins on Wednesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Chopra pointed out that while the Punjab opener has been given a vote of confidence, he is still "hanging…

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'Muskuraiye, aap Lucknow ke naye nawab hain': Aakash Chopra congratulates LSG captain Rishabh Pant

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant has been appointed the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for IPL 2025 after being acquired for a record Rs 27 crore at the auction. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra described Pant’s rise in Lucknow as fitting for its newest ‘ruler’, dubbing him the "nawab…

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'Mohammed Siraj should have been in India's Champions Trophy squad'

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his disappointment over the exclusion of Mohammed Siraj from India's Champions Trophy squad, suggesting that the seamer would have been a more valuable asset than a spin-bowling all-rounder like Ravindra Jadeja.

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