Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disappointment on not finding his name in the Hindi commentator’s list which is currently covering the ongoing 33rd match of Vivo IPL 12 between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Chennai Super Kings. It was when Aakash Chopra shared the roster of the Hindi commentator’s list for the 33rd match that Shoaib Akhtar vented his disappointment at not finding his name in the list.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Aakash Chopra shared the Hindi commentator’s roster. In reply, Shoaib Akhtar wrote, “My name is missing in that roster.” Aakash Chopra in reply also wrote that he was also missing Shoaib’s presence in the Hindi commentary box.
Hindi Commentary Roster #SRHvCSK #ipl @StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/QthKSHl3eR
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 17, 2019
Miss you brother ☹️ https://t.co/oetzJHwtrv
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 17, 2019
Aakash Chopra and Shoaib Akhtar was part of the historic India-Pakistan Test series in 2004 when India won a Test series in Pakistan for the first and the only time in their Test history. Aakash Chopra played some vital and gritty knocks for India during his brief Test career. Chopra’s Test career was short lived as he was replaced by other attacking batters.
He played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the inaugural IPL. Aakash Chopra never managed to make a huge name for himself in the international circuit. However, after his cricketing career, he has been a fairytale story in the commentary box. He is considered one of the most decorated Hindi commentators and has a good fan base all across the globe.
On the other hand, Shoaib Akhtar has also tried his hand at Hindi commentary and the fans have loved hearing his voice. During his heydays, Akhtar was a terror to the opposition batsmen. Now he is trying to cause terror among fellow Hindi commentators with his witty phrases.
Meanwhile coming back to IPL, the 33rd match of the tournament is currently under progress. After batting first, Chennai Super Kings could only muster 132 in their allotted 20 overs. CSK is missing the services of MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina is leading in his absence. Chasing the target, Sunrisers Hyderabad has raced to 36/0 in 3.3 overs when the article was written.