Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has slammed fan armies and made a humble request after creating baseless theories about the rivalry between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal following the mishap in the second Test against West Indies in Delhi.
Lack of communication between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal cost the Mumbaikar a double century as he was run out for 175 in the ongoing second and final Test between India and West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Aakash Chopra criticizes fans over scuffle between Shubman Gill-Yashaswi Jaiswal in Delhi Test
After which there was a storm on social media, especially among the fan clubs of both the Indian stars. Some claimed that Gill refused to leave the crease for Yashasvi out of jealousy, while some felt that the Indian captain wanted to secure his wicket. But many former cricketers held Yashasvi responsible for his unfortunate dismissal.
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Well, Aakash Chopra addressed the situation by saying that fans often create unnecessary drama. He recalled how fans once tried to portray Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as rivals, blowing out minor incidents and starting an online “war” between fan groups.
You did the same with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma: Aakash Chopra
Chopra insisted that the incident between Shubman and Jaiswal was just a normal running errand, there was nothing personal about it. The commentator noted that both players went to the dressing room, talked to each other, hugged each other and cleared up any confusion after the mix-up.
In a video posted on his social media handle, Aakash Chopra said, “What are you doing, guys? You did the same with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. And now we have started the same between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. They are friends; they play in the same team. It was nobody’s mistake, be it Yashasvi’s or Shubman’s. But look at this, they went to the dressing room and started talking to each other.” Chatted with.” Other. This happened after that incident.”
Aakash Chopra urges fans to stop rivalry drama between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal
He emphasized that these young stars are still learning the ropes of partnerships in high-pressure games. Like Kohli and Rohit, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are also building a strong bond on and off the field. Chopra also mentioned that when Yashasvi was asked about his run-out, he politely said ‘it happens’.
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Chopra urged fans to stop creating unnecessary drama, insisting that Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are friends and teammates, not rivals, and urged them to focus on supporting him instead of spreading false stories.
Let’s write a different story this time: Aakash Chopra
“But honestly, by doing that, the fan armies that get created and then the real war starts; it feels like they are not playing with each other but against each other. No, my friend. Rohit and Kohli used to play together for the same team, and they did a great job. They will do the same now too.”
The cricket pundit said, “And that’s what these two youngsters are trying to do. Their story has just begun. Let’s write a different story. Instead of fan wars and armies, trolls and all that, let’s break it down. Let’s try and take Indian cricket in the right direction. They’re kids; let them play. They’re true friends; I’m telling you the truth.”
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– Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 12 October 2025
