‘I feel he might get dropped’: Aakash Chopra opines about this youngster  

Former cricketer Aakash Chopra is not pleased with Tilak Varma’s performance in Mohali during the opening Twenty20 International match against Afghanistan. Chopra was dissatisfied with the batsman for throwing away after receiving a start, even though the 21-year-old scored 26 off 22 when batting at number three.

Notably, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma began together in Yashasvi Jaiswal’s absence, however neither player was able to score. Tilak and Shivam Dube were left with the task, but Tilak left even though he had the advantage. But Dube persisted, scoring an undefeated 60 off 40 to give India a six-wicket victory.

Chopra claims that Tilak has missed his opportunity and may be benched when Virat Kohli finally rejoins the T20I team. He thinks Tilak would have to sit out because Dube and Rinku Singh will be allowed a longer run.

“After Rohit (Sharma) and Shubman (Gill) got out, Tilak Varma was there and Shivam Dube was sent up the order. Tilak Varma played well for some time but then also got out off (Azmatullah) Omarzai’s bowling. Tilak Varma has not grabbed his chance fully,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

“Will Tilak Varma play the next match? I feel he might get dropped because if both Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal become available, who will go out? No one can leave Shivam Dube out nor will anyone touch Rinku Singh. Do not know about Shubman Gill but I feel Tilak Varma might be dropped for the next match,” the 46-year-old said.

Jitesh Sharma needs to be mindful- says Chopra

Chopra emphasised that Jitesh Sharma’s position in India’s Twenty20 International team is still pending. He continued by saying that if he is unable to complete games, players like Sanju Samson and KL Rahul are ready to step in and take his position. Notably, before being out to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the 30-year-old scored 31 runs off of 20 deliveries. If the stumper-batter plays out games, Chopra thinks he’ll be a sure thing to start.

“Jitesh played a good knock. Let me put my hand up and say that Jitesh played well but he will have to be mindful that he needs to finish matches because he could have done that. He is batting so beautifully. If he converts his 31 runs to 45-50 and finishes the match, there would not be any doubt, because his place is not yet cemented. It is going to take some time because, for that slot, Sanju Samson is there for sure, don’t rule out KL Rahul as you might see him bat down the order in the IPL, and Rishabh Pant’s name can come if he gets fit,” Chopra said.

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