Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra has opened up on England batters’ struggle in the ongoing T20I series against India. While the likes of Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone have struggled to get going against the Indian spinners in the middle overs, Phil Salt has had his issues while facing the fast bowlers in the Powerplay overs.
Chopra shed light on Harry Brook’s form as the right-hander was dismissed for 17 and 13 by Varun Chakravarthy in the first two matches. Brook was dismissed by Ravi Bishnoi after scoring only eight runs in the third game at Rajkot.
Meanwhile, Brook was roped in for INR 6.25 crore by Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 mega auction and Chopra noted that the franchise would be sweating over his form.
Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube Channel, “Harry Brook is unable to understand spin. He is unable to see it at all. If you are not able to understand it now, you have to play the IPL as well. The Delhi Capitals guys are already flipping over, as to what they should do as they have kept him in their team and he is not able to play spin at all. Big name but no performance.”
Similarly, the renowned commentator also noted that Royal Challengers Bengaluru would be concerned regarding form of Phil Salt, who is even yet to reach double digits against India in the ongoing series.
“Phil Salt – it’s been three innings. He got out to Arshdeep (Singh) twice and then he got out to Hardik Pandya. The RCB guys are worried. They are saying that he used to destroy when he was with KKR and is unable to bat since he has come here. It seems like he is reckless and can give himself a little time,” he elaborated.
On the other hand, Indian opener Sanju Samson has struggled against Jofra Archer, who has had his number with short pitched deliveries.
“The same is true for Sanju. If Jofra dismisses Sanju thrice in three innings similarly, that’s not right. I want to request Sanju’s fan club, that if you love someone, be honest with yourself. Pray for him with your heart that he should improve, that this pattern shouldn’t be there,” he said.
“When we talked about it in the last video, people hurled so many abuses. An entire fan army gets triggered. If Sanju scores runs, we are the ones who praise him as well. However, when he gets out, it’s also our job to say that he got out similarly in three knocks. So that has to be addressed,” Chopra stated.
The fourth T20I between India and England will take place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Friday.
