Former Indian batsman and commentator Akash Chopra has shocked the cricket world with his bold pick for India’s all -time Test XI. Akash Chopra named his dream Indian Test team, which missed the big names including modern day icons Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni.
As India prepares for a second test of the ongoing five-match test series against England, Chopra took an indifferent round in the history of Indian cricket and chose several legends in his dreams. At the top of the order, Chopra accompanied two mythological openers, Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag.
This was a completely unique option, as Sunil Gavaskar was known for his classic technology and patience, while Virender Sehwag was known for playing fearless stroke and aggression. According to Chopra, this combo made him an invincible opener.
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Akash Chopra said on his YouTube channel, “You cannot see beyond two openers, named Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag.” Then, cricket Pandit chose Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar for number three and four batting positions.
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Chopra said, “Rahul Dravid’s name at number 3 is as simple as Sachin Paji’s name is at number 4. Therefore, at wall number 3, and at number 4, we have found God.” However, Chopra ignored MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who raised many eyebrows despite being important for India’s success in the last two decades.
Well, Virat Kohli makes it in Chopra’s team at number 5 and has also been named Captain. Chopra said that VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly were strong contenders, but Kohli’s influence in Test cricket gave him an edge.
He further explained, “You could also try to name Kohli at number 4, but you will not be able to keep it ahead of Paji. VVS Laxman’s name can also be at number 5. Sourav Ganguly is also pulling his weight, but Virat Kohli has to be number 5.”
Akash Chopra steals Rishabh Pants on MS Dhoni in India’s all -time Test XI
At number 6, Chopra picked up Rishabh Pant in front of MS Dhoni and made an adventure call. Despite Dhoni’s successful career as a captain and wicketkeeper-better, the impressive test record of the pants assured the commentator to take the left-handed batsman on a charismatic legend.
Talking about his bold call, Chopra said, “When I formed a team three or four years ago, I named MS Dhoni. However, now I think you have to put Rishabh Pant. If that boy becomes a part of India’s all -time test XI at the age of 25, you reduce your cap. He is worth his weight.”
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Pants have already scored 3,200 runs in 44 tests with eight centuries, while Dhoni finished his test career with 4,876 runs in 90 matches. Meanwhile, for the all -rounder slot at number 7, Chopra went with the legendary Kapil Dev, highlighted his 434 wickets and over 5,000 runs in Test cricket.
The former Indian batsman also selected Ravichandran Ashwin at number 8 and Anil Kumble was also selected on Harbhajan Singh and Bishan Singh Bedi due to his outstanding match winning record. Chopra’s speed attack included Jasprit Bumrah and Zaheer Khan.
Here Akash Chopra’s all-time India Test is XI:
Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Kapil Dev, Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble, Jasprit Bumrah, and Zaheer Khan.
