Former Indian Opener Aakash Chopra feels that Team India will give Shubman Gill chance in the Indore test ahead of out-of-form KL Rahul. Things are not looking good for the Karnataka batter at the moment as he was not named as a vice-captain in the final two tests of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Aakash Chopra says Team India will move away from KL Rahul and inform Shubman Gill that will be given a chance to open with the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. Chopra also doubted the approach of India in the World Test Championship as Rahul has a good record in England. Speaking exclusively on Sportskeeda the Indian Opener shared his opinion
“It looks like India will move on from KL Rahul and give Shubman Gill the chance to open. But the truth is that you will play Tests in Indore and Ahmedabad and then go to The Oval for the WTC Final where the conditions would be completely different.” Chopra said
Aakash Chopra continued that he would continue to open with Rahul in England over Gill and it is evident that Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid backed KL Rahul to come good. Shubman Gill has been in the purple patch of his career and he has done a fine job as an opener so far — 689 runs in 13 matches at 31.31 and the majestic 91 at Brisbane. In ODIs, his last five scores have been 21, 116, 208, 40*, and 112.
“If you look at the records, any day I would play Rahul in English conditions over Gill. [Rahul] Dravid and Rohit have already backed him as they said in the press conference.” He further added
According to speculation in the media, it is said that Shubman Gill is all set to replace KL Rahul in the playing 11 in Indore.
Aakash Chopra On KL Rahul Batting In SENA countries
Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra came to the defense of KL Rahul after the Indian opener came under fire from many experts. Rahul was heavily criticized by many experts including Former Indian Bowler Venkatesh Prasad over his poor form and his inclusion in playing 11
Aakash Chopra posted the stats of KL Rahul in SENA countries, where he best average next to Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma and Washington Sundar (just 1 Test) Since 2020, and said that this might be the reason for team India backed KL Rahul. Chopra took a dig at Venkatesh Prasad stating that he doesn’t need any role in BCCI as a selector or coach in any team and that his views are based on the stats.