IND vs BAN: Aakash Chopra Wants Shreyas Iyer To Replace Virat Kohli Against Bangladesh, Says 'You Shouldn't Say Anything To The Small Kids In The House'
Published - 15 Sep 2023, 04:21 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:18 AM
Former India opener, Aakash Chopra wanted Shreyas Iyer to replace Virat Kohli in the upcoming sixth Super Fours match of the Asia Cup 2023 against Bangladesh on Friday (September 15th) at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and said that one should not say anything to the small kids in the house.
While speaking on his official YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said that Shreyas Iyer should be included in the playing eleven if he is fit.
Aakash Chopra acknowledged the hard work Shreyas Iyer has been doing and said that he has been practicing a lot. The former India player also added that hopefully, Shreyas Iyer will be fit from his back spasm before the match against Bangladesh.
“I feel Shreyas Iyer should be played if he is fit. To be fair, he is practicing a lot. He has practiced the most, he is really sweating it out. I am pretty sure that he has recovered from back spasms if he is practicing,” Aakash Chopra said.
Aakash Chopra further added that if the player is fit then he should get a chance to perform for the Men in Blue. Chopra stated that few people might get angry but the elders should be rested since they are experienced and the young players must get a chance.
“If he has recovered, he needs to play. However, if he plays, who should he play instead of is the big question you and I need to answer. Some people might get angry, but I believe you shouldn’t say anything to the small kids in the house. You should ask them to play because the elders are experienced and will adjust later,” he added.
The elders have already shown their form: Aakash Chopra on who should Shreyas Iyer play in the first eleven
The 45-year-old added that Virat Kohli should be rested to make space for Shreyas Iyer even though the former India skipper hasn’t played much cricket in August.
“The elders have already shown their form. I am talking about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. So if I have to play Shreyas Iyer, and I do feel he should be played, I will ask Virat to take rest, although he hasn’t played much cricket in the entire August,” he further added.
India will square off against Sri Lanka in the final match of the Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday (September 17th).
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