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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 | Cricket News – Times of India

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.Kohli has struggled in the group stage, scoring merely 1, 4, and 0 runs against Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States, respectively.T20 World Cup Schedule | Points Table | StatsChopra emphasized that Kohli should return to form, not because of the opponent but due to his high calibre as a player."I believe Virat Kohli should return to form against Afghanistan, not because of the opponent, but because of the calibre of player he is and the form he exhibited coming into this World Cup. Considering the venue, there is hope the ball wi...
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‘Ghee on fire’: Former India cricketer on Gary Kirsten’s ‘remarks’ about Pakistan team’s unity | Cricket News – Times of India

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. Kirsten, who was recently appointed limited-overs head coach, purportedly criticized the team's lack of unity following their poor performance.T20 World Cup Schedule | Points Table | Stats"Allegedly Gary Kirsten has said the Pakistan team is not a team at all, that they are looking to pull each others' legs, there are groups created and everyone is divided, they play together but don't do anything like playing together, the five fingers don't combine to make a fist. It's been said that he said that in the dressing room and that thing has c...
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‘People booed him so much, and…’: Aakash Chopra praises Hardik Pandya for winning over fans in T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

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. Pandya faced significant criticism during the IPL 2024 season after assuming the captaincy of Mumbai Indians from Rohit Sharma, but he managed to turn the tide with his recent contributions on the international stage.T20 World Cup Schedule | Points TableIn the T20 World Cup match on Sunday, Pandya struggled with the bat, scoring only seven runs off 12 balls as India set Pakistan a target of 120 runs. However, he made a significant impact with the ball, delivering an impressive spell of 2 for 24 in four overs, which was crucial in India's narrow six-run victory.Chopra reflected on P...