Following the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Friday, January 5 announcement of the 2024 T20 World Cup schedule, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra recently brought attention to the fact that many organizations have displayed posters and promotional materials featuring various players.
In his post on X (previously known as Twitter), he alluded to the uncertainty surrounding Indian captaincy in the Twenty20 format, given that both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya possible contenders-were included in several posters and promotional materials from different organizations. Virat Kohli’s participation in the promos was also noted by Aakash Chopra.
Remarkably, Rohit Sharma appeared on the ICC billboard among other T20I leaders, including Jos Buttler, Shaheen Afridi, Rovman Powell, and others. Some choose to follow in the footsteps of Hardik Pandya, who captained India through most of the post-World Cup T20 2022 series.
Following his observation of the posters and advertisements, Aakash Chopra posted on X to share his thoughts on it.
“So…different organisations have put different players on posters and promos for the T20 World Cup. Rohit-Kohli-Hardik…all three featured in one place or the other. All fan-armies happy or fighting. Enough fodder. Enough engagement. Mission Accomplished”
Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra’s cheeky response to critics after India’s maiden Test victory in Cape Town
Aakash Chopra, on his YouTube channel, discusses India’s recent cricket game. The second Test against South Africa. Rohit Sharma’s team came out on top, winning by seven runs. This is their first victory in Cape Town. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj shone in the match. They both snagged six wickets in the Test. Chopra shares his thoughts on these results:
“We have broken the jinx. We have won in Cape Town. Who was saying that we can’t win? I mean, we hadn’t won till now but have won now, and interestingly enough, won on a very bad pitch. Jasprit Bumrah is a phenomenal bowler. It seemed like something wrong had happened. How could it have happened that a series got over in South Africa and Jasprit Bumrah didn’t do anything?”
Aakash Chopra
Hailing Bumrah, Chopra added:
“He doesn’t go cold. He is a mighty guy. If Siraj took six wickets in the first innings, Bumrah said he is also there. When Bumrah’s ball starts going up and down, or left and right, he is unplayable.”
Aakash Chopra