Aakash Chopra agrees with Rahul Dravid’s opinion, backs India to win in England

Former India captain Rahul Dravid recently said that the Indian team has a good chance of beating England in Test series. Now cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra too has shared similar views.

Agreeing with Dravid, Aakash Chopra said on Youtube, “I definitely agree, who will not agree with Rahul bhai. There is weight in what he has said, whenever India goes out these days, it is their best chance. To be fair, the chances had become less in Australia because of so many injuries but we won there as well. If you can win there with half a team, hardly eleven players who could be fielded, then to defeat England in England, I think this is a great opportunity.”

Aakash also talked about the balance of the side, terming it a strong unit.

“There is strength in the batting, the fast bowling is good and the spinners are doing well. I think if we can bat well, we will be fine. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara - the Indian batting will be dependent on these four pillars,” said Chopra.

For a team which has no dearth of talent, the cricket expert suggested, Rishabh Pant could be the X factor. Pant played a couple of memorable knocks in India’s victory against Australia in Australia.

“Rishabh Pant could be the X-factor. You can play with five bowlers by including Jadeja, so I do agree that this is perhaps the best opportunity for India to win in England,” he signed off.