Former India opener Aakash Chopra criticized Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer over the controversial Super Over decision. Aakash Chopra questioned Langer’s decision to send Nicholas Pooran to face Sunil Narine in the Super Over against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and said that there was a lack of clarity in the move.
Super Giants suffered a heart-breaking defeat at the hands of Knight Riders in the Super Over Ekana Cricket Stadium On Sunday, 26th April in Lucknow. The defeat pushed them to the bottom of the points table, worsening their campaign and increasing the pressure on the team management to make better decisions.
Aakash Chopra questions Justin Langer’s decision to send Nicholas Pooran in the Super Over
Responding to Justin Langer’s comments after the match, Aakash Chopra Disagreement with the decision to send Nicholas Pooran against Sunil Narine in the Super Over, especially considering the matchup and Pooran’s recent struggles.
“Meanwhile- Puran’s Super Over Records in IPL and vs Narine. Three super overs – zero runs. Three super overs vs Narine – 1 run. Yes, many years ago, but Narine also bowled the first Super Over to Puran,” Aakash Chopra wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“The less we say about Pooran’s poor returns this season, the better. No hate to Pooran at all…but there are incredibly intelligent people in the dugout to understand these things,” he added.
In the meanwhile-
Puran’s super over records in IPL and vs Narine.Three super overs – zero runs
Three super overs vs Narine – 1 run.Yes, years ago, but Narine also bowled the first Super Over to Puran.
The less we say about Pooran’s poor returns this season, the better… pic.twitter.com/GocISCabey
– Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 27 April 2026
He has seen Sunil Narine more than anyone – Justin Langer on Nicholas Pooran
Justin Langer justified his very controversial strategic decision. Langer claimed this nicholas puran There was immense experience of facing Sunil Narine at the world stage, making the left-handed batsman the best available option for them to chase the target against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Langer said, “We knew Sunil Narine was a bowler and if you look at Nicky’s record, he has seen Narine more than anyone in world cricket. So, we felt he was still the best.”
“I know he’s not in his form yet, and Nicky will be the first to admit it, but we thought if anyone could handle a Super Over, it’s Nicky Puran. And you back your best players, right?” He explained further.
Nicholas Pooran continues to struggle during the Indian Premier League season
Nicholas Pooran suffered a disastrous moment, getting out for a duck on the very first ball Sunil Narine Cleared it while attempting an ambitious slog sweep. As a result, Lucknow Super Giants could score only one run in the deciding tie-breaking over.
Pooran once again failed to make an impact with the bat during the regular innings before the Super Over. The left-hander scored only nine runs off 12 balls before Varun Chakravarthy dismissed him, continuing his poor run of scores in the ongoing tournament.
In IPL 2026, Puran has scored only 82 runs in eight innings at an average of 10.25 and strike rate of 81.18. It is noteworthy that last year he scored runs at an excellent strike rate of 196.25. Supergiants retain Puran beyond Rs 21 crore ipl 2026 Season.
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