Opinion

Suryakumar Yadav will not get any chance in the fourth test, says Aakash Chopra

Written by Abhishek Patil

India suffered a humiliating defeat by an innings and 76 runs in the third test match at the hands of England. England leveled 1-1 in the five-match Test series. After the poor performance of Team India’s batsman Ajinkya Rahane, there is talk of giving Suryakumar Yadav a chance at number 5 in his place in the fourth Test match. Many cricket experts believe that Suryakumar Yadav should get a chance in the fourth test match.

Former India opener and commentator Aakash Chopra believes that Suryakumar Yadav will not get a chance in the fourth Test at any cost. Aakash Chopra said in his video on YouTube, ‘No, no Suryakumar Yadav will not get a chance. I am a little biased towards them. I like them, but where would you feed them? Will you play the sixth batsman?’

Aakash Chopra said that the top-6 batsmen of the current Team India will not be dropped from the playing XI. Aakash Chopra said, ‘Those who are playing – Rohit, Rahul, Pujara, Kohli, Rahane and Pant, you cannot touch any of them. They are all ready to play. If this is the top 6 player then there is no place for Suryakumar Yadav.

Suryakumar Yadav or Hunma Vihari will get a place in the Indian team only when there is talk of adding an additional batsman. Even in such a situation, Hanuma Vihari is expected to get preference, as he saved the match by playing a brilliant innings in Sydney.

Aakash Chopra said that Ravichandran Ashwin will definitely get a chance in the fourth test match. Aakash Chopra said, ‘You are going to the Oval, where the ball will turn and the wicket will be a bit flat. Ashwin has played for Surrey and knows the pitch too, so definitely he should get a chance.

Chopra said, ‘Till you don’t see the pitch, you can’t take any decision. Here four fast bowlers will be given a chance or they will go with two spinners or five bowlers. If you are playing with four bowlers and want to play with just one spinner, then the question will be whether Jaddu or Ashwin will go.

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