Aakash Chopra picks India and Pakistan’s playing 11s for T20 World Cup 2021

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October 23, 2021 0

Aakash Chopra picks India and Pakistan’s playing 11s for T20 World Cup 2021. Chopra has predicted his starting lineups. Also, for the much-anticipated game between India and Pakistan. He addressed all of the unanswered issues about India’s team. It includes Hardik Pandya’s form, spinner selection, and Shardul Thakur’s position. Over Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the XI. In speaking about the Mumbai Indians’ all-rounder. Chopra said India has made it clear via their recent warm-up matches. Hardik Pandya is a crucial cog in the team. Also, he won’t be replaced irrespective of his contribution to the ball.

“The team has made it very clear that Hardik is a very important member and they’ll go with him even if he’s not bowling. It’s a big call but this is what it is because you can’t produce another all-rounder overnight. And let’s be honest, Shardul Thakur will not replace him,” Aakash Chopra said.

Aakash Chopra added that he’ll go with Varun Chakravarthy. As one of the spinners in his Indian playing XI if he’s fit. If Chakravarthy is unavailable, he’ll pick Rahul Chahar over Ravichandran Ashwin. At least for the match against Pakistan.

Varun Chakravarthy

“…You want to play Varun Chakravarthy but there are questions over his fitness. He’s a mystery spinner and the Pakistani’s haven’t played him yet. He could be that ace up your sleeve so I’ll play him… If Varun doesn’t play then Ashwin or Rahul Chahar? There are not many left-handers in the opposition. I am tilting towards Varun but if not him then Rahul Chahar. For this game, they might not go for Ashwin, just a feeling,” Chopra explained.

Lastly, Chopra said Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are sure starters. He chose ‘Lord’ Shardul Thakur’s X-factor skills over Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience for the third seamer’s spot.