Aakash Chopra was struck on the face while attempting a pull © K Sivaraman

Aakash Chopra cracks one through the off side © K Sivaraman

Aakash Chopra defends during his century © Sakshi Telugu Daily

Aakash Chopra and Dishant Yagnik added an unbroken 91 by stumps © Sakshi Telugu Daily

Aakash Chopra and Vineet Saxena chat during their half-century opening stand © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Adam Gilchrist stumps Aakash Chopra © Getty Images

Aakash Chopra swings the ball during his 75 © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Aakash Chopra takes pictures during the match © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Beyond the Blues © HarperCollins

Stuart Clark celebrates Aakash Chopra's wicket © AFP

Stuart Clark traps Aakash Chopra lbw © AFP

The Kolkata Knight Riders pose at a promotional event © AFP

The Delhi players at a catching session © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Delhi's Gautam Gambhir and Aakash Chopra take a look at the pitch © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Aakash Chopra and Gautam Gambhir converse during their 141-run opening stand © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Aakash Chopra pulls the ball during his 55 © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Aakash Chopra shows his relief after reaching a century © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Gautam Gambhir and Aakash Chopra take a single during their 230-run second wicket stand © ESPNcricinfo Ltd