Aakash Chopra: News
A right-handed batsman hailing from Delhi, Aakash Chopra started his career with Delhi's Sonnet Cricket Club. An opening batsman of the classic mold, Chopra was a perfect partner to Virender Sehwag. After making his Test debut in 2003, he was one of the vital parts of an Indian team that retained the Border-Gavaskar trophy in Australia in 2004. He was tasked with seeing off the new ball and making it playable for India's established middle-order. However, the lack of big scores and the emergence of players like Yuvraj Singh and Mohammed Kaif meant that he was sidelined to the fringes of the Indian team. Chopra was known for his fielding skills as well. The 2004 home series against Australia saw the last time he played for India in Tests. A series victory for Australia saw him being permanently replaced by Gautam Gambhir. Chopra had an incredible year in domestic cricket in 2007. After scoring a double-century against South Africa A for India A, he scored 783 runs in Delhi's successful Ranji campaign. He scored 332 runs in the Duleep Trophy as well. His impressive performances in 2007 led Kolkata Knight Riders to sign him for the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.
Aakash Chopra rules out Shreyas Iyer's inclusion in Test squad
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has ruled out the possibility of Shreyas Iyer being included in India's Test squad anytime soon.
'MS Dhoni's fans real, others paid': Former cricketers stir controversy
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has stirred up a storm by calling only MS Dhoni's fans 'real.'
IPL 2025: Aakash Chopra questions Karun Nair's form
Former cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has voiced his disappointment with Karun Nair's underwhelming performance in the ongoing IPL 2025.
'Mighty player': Aakash Chopra hails Pooran ahead of LSG-RR clash
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has stated that Nicholas Pooran could be the game-changer for Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Aakash Chopra assesses SRH's playoff chances after defeat to MI
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has voiced his disappointment over SunRisers Hyderabad's (SRH) hopes of making it to the playoffs in IPL 2025.
IPL 2025: KKR's batting order bewilders Aakash Chopra
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has voiced his confusion over Kolkata Knight Riders's batting line-up after their narrow defeat to Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens in IPL 2025.
Aakash Chopra questions Rahane's captaincy after KKR's loss vs RCB
Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has raised concerns over Ajinkya Rahane's leadership after Kolkata Knight Riders's (KKR) recent defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025.
Will RCB captaincy impact Rajat Patidar's batting? Aakash Chopra opines
Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has shared his thoughts ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Harbhajan marvels at MS Dhoni's fitness ahead of IPL 2025
Former Indian cricketer, Harbhajan Singh, recently expressed astonishment at MS Dhoni's fitness level as he prepares for the upcoming IPL season.
Aakash Chopra highlights challenges for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has pinpointed possible hurdles for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
IPL 2025: Aakash Chopra identifies death bowling as GT's weakness
Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has flagged death bowling as a possible concern for the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the upcoming IPL 2025.
Aakash Chopra believes IPL 2025 is key for Pant's return
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has stressed how crucial the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season is for Rishabh Pant's return to India's T20I squad.
Aakash Chopra highlights 'biggest concern' for MI in IPL 2025
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has flagged Jasprit Bumrah's injury as the biggest concern for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2025.
Aakash Chopra lauds Mumbai Indians's formidable squad for IPL 2025
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has lauded the Mumbai Indians (MI) for their strong squad ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League.
Aakash Chopra analyzes Punjab Kings' challenges ahead of IPL 2025
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his views on the upcoming season of IPL.
IPL 2025 is Ishan Kishan's biggest opportunity yet: Aakash Chopra
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra calls the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 a huge opportunity for Ishan Kishan.
Will Rohit Sharma play 2027 World Cup? Aakash Chopra opines
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has said he is not sure if Rohit Sharma will play the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Aakash Chopra hails Hardik Pandya as world's best finisher
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has lauded Hardik Pandya's phenomenal show in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra shares quirky strategy to dismiss Head
Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has suggested a quirky tactic for the Men in Blue to deal with Australian opener Travis Head in their upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final encounter.
Aakash Chopra criticizes Pakistan's performance in 2025 Champions Trophy
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his disappointment over Pakistan's performance in the ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra hails Australia's historic victory over England
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Australia for their historic victory against England in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Aakash Chopra highlights Pakistan's challenges ahead of Champions Trophy
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over Pakistan's squad for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy.
Aakash Chopra identifies New Zealand's strengths ahead of Champions Trophy
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has pointed out New Zealand's team unity as their biggest strength, ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Aakash Chopra criticizes Mumbai Indians' IPL 2025 schedule
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his confusion over the Mumbai Indians's (MI) schedule for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
Aakash Chopra highlights Pakistan's strength ahead of Champions Trophy
Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has highlighted Pakistan's strength in One Day International (ODI) cricket as a major advantage for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra has suggested Team India to chase
Ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over Team India's bowling lineup.
IPL 2025: Aakash Chopra names potential captains for Delhi Capitals
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has named three possible candidates for the captaincy of Delhi Capitals (DC) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Akash Chopra questions Yashasvi Jaiswal's place in Champions Trophy squad
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has cast doubts over Yashasvi Jaiswal's inclusion in the final 15 for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
Whom should Kohli replace for 2nd England ODI? Chopra opines
Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has ignited a debate on who should make way for Virat Kohli in the second ODI against England.
Aakash Chopra hails Afghanistan's spin attack ahead of Champions Trophy
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Afghanistan's spin attack as their biggest weapon in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Iyer's revelation about his ODI spot leaves Aakash Chopra baffled
Shreyas Iyer, a key player in India's cricket team, recently revealed that he wasn't initially picked for the first One Day International (ODI) match in Nagpur.
Aakash Chopra backs KL Rahul over Rishabh Pant for ODIs
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has thrown his weight behind KL Rahul as India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batter for the upcoming ODI series against England.
Aakash Chopra warns about 'like-for-like' concussion substitute rule
Former cricketer turned commentator, Aakash Chopra, has raised concerns over the 'like-for-like' clause in the concussion substitute rule.
Aakash Chopra highlights Samson's recurring dismissal pattern in T20I series
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed concern over Sanju Samson's repeated dismissals in the ongoing T20I series against England.
Chopra advises Salt, Brook to emulate Buttler's batting approach
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has given some strategic advice to England's Phil Salt and Harry Brook.
Aakash Chopra criticizes Indian cricketers for skipping Ranji Trophy round
Former Indian cricketer and current commentator, Aakash Chopra, has expressed his disappointment over senior players' participation in the ongoing Ranji Trophy.
Aakash Chopra questions Team India's selection after Rajkot T20I loss
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra voiced concerns over India's team selection in the ongoing T20I series against England, highlighting it as a key factor in their defeat (3rd T20I) in Rajkot on January 28.
Aakash Chopra backs Dhruv Jurel's selection in India's T20I squad
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has come to Dhruv Jurel's defense after the latter's inclusion in the national T20I team for the ongoing England series faced flak.
Nitish Reddy's injury sparks debate on workload management
Promising Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against England with a side strain.
Aakash Chopra criticizes England's performance in 2nd T20I against India
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has voiced his disappointment over England's batting display in the second T20I against India.
Chopra backs Dube's inclusion in T20I squad, calls it 'fair'
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has endorsed all-rounder Shivam Dube's inclusion in the national team for the final three T20Is against England.
Aakash Chopra predicts tough test for Abhishek Sharma at Chepauk
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has predicted a tough test for opener Abhishek Sharma during the second T20I against England.
Aakash Chopra highlights Suryakumar Yadav's form ahead of 2nd T20I
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed concerns over Suryakumar Yadav's recent form as India prepares for the second T20I against England.
Aakash Chopra expresses concern over Indian Test players' Ranji performance
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed concern over the poor performance of Indian Test players in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25.
Aakash Chopra lauds Chakravarthy's match-winning three-fer against England
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Varun Chakravarthy for his phenomenal performance in India's opening T20I against England at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
Aakash Chopra questions Chahal's international future post-Champions Trophy Snub
Indian cricket commentator Aakash Chopra has weighed in on Yuzvendra Chahal's international career.
Aakash Chopra warns Abhishek Sharma of Yashasvi Jaiswal's rising talent
Former Indian opener, Aakash Chopra, has warned Abhishek Sharma about the mounting pressure he faces in the upcoming T20I series against England.
IPL 2025: Aakash Chopra weighs in on Delhi Capitals's captaincy
The Delhi Capitals (DC) are considering their captaincy options for the 2025 IPL season, with KL Rahul and Axar Patel emerging as top contenders.
Aakash Chopra questions Mohammed Siraj's exclusion from Champions Trophy squad
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his disappointment over Mohammed Siraj's omission from India's ICC Champions Trophy squad.
Aakash Chopra questions Shivam Dube's absence from T20I squad
Aakash Chopra, the renowned cricket commentator and former Indian cricketer, has expressed concerns over all-rounder Shivam Dube's exclusion from India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against England.
Perth Test: Jaiswal, Rahul script this record with century stand
In a major achievement, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have scripted a new record.
There will be no Champions Trophy without India: Aakash Chopra
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has weighed in on how India's non-participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy could affect the mega tournament.
Is Rinku Singh battling poor form in T20Is? Decoding stats
Rinku Singh perished for an 11-ball 9 in the 2nd T20I against South Africa held at St George's Park, Gqeberha on Sunday.
Separate coaches for Indian cricket team? Aakash Chopra dismisses rumors
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has dismissed rumors that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering appointing separate coaches for red and white-ball cricket.
Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India coach marred by infamous records
Gautam Gambhir's tenure as the head coach of the Indian cricket team has been marred by a string of unfortunate records.
Dinesh Karthik advises Virat Kohli to return to domestic cricket
Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, Dinesh Karthik, has given some honest advice to Virat Kohli as he continues to struggle in Test cricket.
Women's T20 WC: Aakash Chopra takes dig at Team Pakistan
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has taken a hilarious dig at the online debate over Pakistan's fielding in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.
1st T20I: Aakash Chopra anticipates tough decisions in Indian XI
Ex-Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra, has expressed his belief that the team management faces a challenging task in selecting the playing XI for the first T20I match against Bangladesh.
Aakash Chopra predicts changes PBKS coach Ricky Ponting can bring
Renowned cricket commentator, Aakash Chopra, has shared his insights on the potential impact of Ricky Ponting's recent appointment as Punjab Kings's head coach for the impending Indian Premier League (IPL) edition.
When Rahul Dravid's declaration left Sachin Tendulkar stranded on 194*
The 2004 Multan Test between India and Pakistan is etched in cricketing history for Virender Sehwag's remarkable 309, marking the first triple-century by an Indian in Test cricket.
When Rahul Dravid's declaration decision denied Sachin Tendulkar double-century
The 2004 India-Pakistan Test match in Multan marked a significant event in cricket history.
Aakash Chopra shares intriguing anecdote about Gautam Gambhir's fiery temperament
Gautam Gambhir, the current head coach of Team India, is renowned for his passionate and assertive demeanor.
Aakash Chopra opens up about his relationship with Gautam Gambhir
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has candidly discussed his relationship with Gautam Gambhir, the current head coach of India's men's cricket team.
MS Dhoni visits local dhaba in Ranchi with friends
MS Dhoni, the former captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and a celebrated figure in Indian cricket, recently visited a dhaba along with his friends in hometown Ranchi.
Aakash Chopra highlights consistency of Dinesh Karthik: Key stats
Indian batter Dinesh Karthik made his international debut in September 2004, three months before legend MS Dhoni earned his maiden call-up.
Aakash Chopra feels CSK should release MS Dhoni: Here's why
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Chennai Super Kings should not retain MS Dhoni if a mega auction takes place ahead of Indian Premier League 2021.
Former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan tests positive for COVID-19
Former Indian opener Chetan Chauhan tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Saturday.
#ThisDayThatYear: Virender Sehwag rules Multan with a triple century
On March 29, 2004, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag etched his name in the record books with an uncanny batting display.
Here's the complete list of commentators for IPL 11
The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to kick off on Saturday, with Mumbai Indians hosting MS Dhoni's returning Chennai Super Kings.
IPL 2018: 5 IPL stars you might have forgotten
IPL has been a platform for cricketers to showcase their talent and rise to prominence.
When does a cricket pitch become dangerous?
The Wanderers pitch, Johannesburg, where the third and final South Africa vs India Test is going on, is under fire for its quality.
MS Dhoni's retirement talks, who is saying what?
After his recent spate of performances against New Zealand in the three-match-T20I series, many have called for MS Dhoni's retirement from T20I cricket.