Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra

Former India opening batter

Kohli's England failures technical, not mental

Kohli's England failures technical, not mental

The batsman needs to make a minor adjustment in getting his upper body to move in the direction of the ball, especially if it swings away

01-Dec-2014•Aakash Chopra

Dhawan's bouncer problem

Dhawan's bouncer problem

Why the Indian opener would be well advised to shelve the hook and pull in Australia

25-Nov-2014•Aakash Chopra

Pujara and the challenge of being a Test-only batsman

Pujara and the challenge of being a Test-only batsman

Shorter tours don't allow you time to get into form, and domestic cricket isn't demanding enough

17-Nov-2014•Aakash Chopra

What Mitch does

What Mitch does

Johnson has picked up his pace, and his bounce and late movement have got batsmen wary too

28-Oct-2013•Aakash Chopra

The issue with Ishant

The issue with Ishant

The fact that his wrist is not behind the ball and the seam doesn't come out upright speak volumes

23-Oct-2013•Aakash Chopra

The king of comebacks

The king of comebacks

The fact that he was on the brink of being pushed out, and running out of time, makes Yuvraj's latest return even sweeter

12-Oct-2013•Aakash Chopra

Sixes to begin with

Sixes to begin with

Today's tendency to hit sixes right from the start of the innings, and reliance on upper-body strength, is a radical change from coaching values of flexibility and getting your eye in

06-Oct-2013•Aakash Chopra

Anatomy of a maverick

Anatomy of a maverick

How Pietersen's unique batting style makes him one of the most difficult batsmen to bowl to

04-Sep-2013•Aakash Chopra

Kerrigan's dream turned nightmare

Kerrigan's dream turned nightmare

Why does a cricketer's long-cherished hope of performing on the biggest stage often crumble on the big day?

23-Aug-2013•Aakash Chopra

What Australia have done right

What Australia have done right

Their batsmen may have flopped but their bowlers have done their homework and stuck to their plans

20-Aug-2013•Aakash Chopra

The Siddle riddle

The Siddle riddle

Australia's quintessential workhorse doesn't get much swing but there's enough movement to keep everyone guessing

09-Aug-2013•Aakash Chopra

Watson's technical tangle

Watson's technical tangle

While Shane Watson needs to be aware of his front-foot problem, he can't afford to be consumed by it

30-Jul-2013•Aakash Chopra

What's in it for India?

What's in it for India?

Their squad to Zimbabwe is young and inexperienced; time to experiment and hand out opportunities

25-Jul-2013•Aakash Chopra

Treachery in the Trinidad pitch

Treachery in the Trinidad pitch

The pitch for the final league game between India and Sri Lanka offered lateral movement and extremely uneven bounce, making shot-making virtually impossible

11-Jul-2013•Aakash Chopra

What makes Bhuvneshwar a threat?

What makes Bhuvneshwar a threat?

On the face of it Bhuvneshwar Kumar has no quality that's likely to catch a layman's fancy. But face him with a bat in hand and you'll know his worth

06-Jul-2013•Aakash Chopra at Queen's Park Oval

India forget the Hobart blueprint

India forget the Hobart blueprint

India had chased a similar target in tougher circumstances in Hobart, but in Jamaica they batted as though they didn't remember that achievement

03-Jul-2013•Aakash Chopra

When attack is the best form of defence

When attack is the best form of defence

The best way to survive and flourish on a pitch with variable pace and bounce is to adopt a more aggressive approach

01-Jul-2013•Aakash Chopra at Sabina Park

Subtlety and power succeed on sluggish pitch

Subtlety and power succeed on sluggish pitch

On a pitch that caused problems for most batsmen, two thrived, and in contrasting styles

29-Jun-2013•Aakash Chopra at Sabina Park

The Malinga threat

The Malinga threat

India's batsmen will need to find a way to overcome Sri Lanka's most potent weapon

20-Jun-2013•Aakash Chopra

What's up with the conditions in England?

What's up with the conditions in England?

It's early summer - isn't the ball supposed to dart around corners?

13-Jun-2013•Aakash Chopra

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