Aakash Chopra does not envision Yashasvi Jaiswal continuing his dry run in the IPL 2024 or being dismissed from India’s selection for the T20 World Cup, which begins in June, due on a few subpar performances.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the leading contender to open alongside Rohit Sharma in the big tournament, has only mustered 39 runs at a dismal 13.00 average across three innings this IPL season. He’ll be keen to regain his scoring touch without delay. Jaiswal represents the Rajasthan Royals (RR) as their opening batsman but has underperformed thus far in the prestigious league.
A question arose whether Jaiswal’s potential inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad could be jeopardized if his IPL 2024 performances faltered. However, Chopra dismissed this notion outright, offering a detailed clarification:
“That shouldn’t happen. It can’t happen that he won’t score runs till 30th April, and will we decide based on five to seven matches that we are not going to take Yashasvi? I feel that will be a travesty.”
Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra added:
“I feel Yashasvi Jaiswal should be taken. He hasn’t scored runs in two or three matches but by the time you see the review of this (RR vs RCB) game, you might say how well Yashasvi played. So I am thinking his name should come for sure.”
Aakash Chopra
Jaiswal boasts a remarkable 502 runs, striking at an exceptional 161.93 in just 16 T20I innings. The left-handed opener’s recent exploits saw him amass 90 runs, including an unbeaten 84, at a blistering 157.89 strike rate across three innings in the United States and West Indies.
Aakash Chopra Deliberates Mohit Sharma’s Potential Selection in India’s T20 World Cup Team
The commentator Aakash Chopra received a query regarding Mohit Sharma’s chances of inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup team. Mohammed Shami, a key player, faced unavailability. This raised the possibility of Mohit Sharma securing a spot.
“It’s an interesting one because you get different types of wickets in the West Indies and places like Florida. The grounds are big and the matches will be played in the morning. The pitches will be slightly softer and he has done well in the death overs.”
“He will definitely be in their thoughts. It’s not that you can rule him out completely, so Mohit Sharma can come into consideration.”
Mohit has seven wickets at a decent economy rate of 8.18 in four IPL 2024 matches. He might be in contention if he continues to shine for the Gujarat Titans (GT), as the selectors may be seeking for a death-bowling partner for Jasprit Bumrah.