Aakash Chopra

Former India opening batter

Why bring the spirit of the game into it?

When India appealed for run-out against a non-striker who was backing up, and against a batsman who touched the ball with his hand, they were following the laws. How can that be morally wrong?

08-Mar-2012•Aakash Chopra

Overhaul, no. Futile tweaks, yes

The proposed changes to Indian domestic cricket don't address the real problems: substandard pitches, redundant tournaments, and rewards for mediocrity

25-Feb-2012•Aakash Chopra

Sehwag's legacy is in his hands

Whether he joins the ranks of the all-time greats depends on how he counters his current slump

20-Feb-2012•Aakash Chopra

Does rotation work for India?

Why the idea of having those in the top order take turns at playing is flawed

11-Feb-2012•Aakash Chopra

How Rajasthan stayed in the Elite league

The Rajasthan captain reveals the five factors that helped his side defy the odds after a sluggish start to the season, to stay in the Elite league and barge into the semi-finals

07-Jan-2012•Aakash Chopra

Memo to India's bowlers

Sure, the wickets in Australia are faster and bouncier than back home; all the more reason to pitch it up

26-Dec-2011•Aakash Chopra

Australia: the opening batsman's guide

There's a fair bit of bounce on wickets down under, but that's not as bad as it may seem if you're walking out to bat first up

25-Dec-2011•Aakash Chopra

Munaf, a product of Indian conditions

Slow, low playing conditions may force India's bowlers to sacrifice pace, but they also make them smarter, says Aakash Chopra

15-Jun-2011•Aakash Chopra

A tale of three legspinners

Piyush Chawla, Amit Mishra and Rahul Sharma have the skills to be successful for India. But their actions still need some work

31-May-2011•Aakash Chopra

The styles of Gayle and Sehwag

The two opening batsmen have more in common than just their placid demeanours and astronomical strike rates

17-May-2011•Aakash Chopra

Spin and the art of attack

Being an aggressive spinner is not about bowling flat and fast. Quite the opposite, and you only have to look at veteran bowlers operate in Twenty20 to see that

14-Apr-2011•Aakash Chopra

When a choke isn't a choke

South Africa losing the plot against New Zealand was more panic than choke. There is a difference

07-Apr-2011•Aakash Chopra

Is this really patriotism?

Looking at the hype and hysteria that surrounds every India-Pakistan encounter, one wonders whether India has really evolved as a responsible nation

01-Apr-2011•Aakash Chopra

Timing the Powerplays right

Teams haven't got to grips with when best to take them yet, as the matches in the World Cup have shown

05-Mar-2011•Aakash Chopra

A spell from hell

Dale Steyn's bowling was like a dream which made those watching feel it wasn't from the real game but on Play Station 4

05-Jan-2011•Aakash Chopra

The secret of Zaheer's success

He has learnt the art of bringing the ball back into the right-hander too and also sacrificed a bit of pace for accuracy

30-Dec-2010•Aakash Chopra

Capital tips

Shopping, spirituality and more in this list of essential Delhi experiences

03-Nov-2010•Aakash Chopra

Death becomes them

Some batsmen and bowlers have come to be considered specialists at the end of an innings. How do they do what they do?

28-Oct-2010•Aakash Chopra

Speed or swing? How about both?

Most fast bowlers wish they were skilled in both arts. And though physics and genetics play a role in determining who gets what, it's not impossible to achieve the golden combo

07-Oct-2010•Aakash Chopra

The second-most important man in the side

Apart from squatting, diving, catching and throwing all day, a wicketkeeper keeps the team together with his observations and chatter. Don't let anyone tell you it's easy

23-Sep-2010•Aakash Chopra

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