Former Indian batsman Aakash Chopra has named his playing XI for Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of their clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Dubai. Chopra needs Chris Gayle to open with PBKS captain KL Rahul and opened Mayank Agarwal at no.3.
Rahul and Agarwal have shaped an awesome opening match for PBKS over the final couple of seasons. Be that as it may, agreeing to Chopra, Gayle can be best utilized at the beat of the order.
“I want Gayle and Rahul to open, so Agarwal can bat at no.3,” Chopra said
He too proposed that, despite his troubles within the to begin with half of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021), Nicholas Pooran must be held within the playing XI, and ought to bat at four.
Nicholas Pooran
“Nicholas Pooran should bat at no.4. That way, you can have two strong overseas players in the top four. After that, they should have Deepak Hooda and Shahrukh Khan. That becomes PBKS’ top six and this line-up is looking good.” Chopra added
However, The 44-year-old picked experienced Aussie Moises Henriques as the all-rounder ahead of England’s Chris Jordan. Clarifying his choice.
“At 7, you need some batting depth. I feel PBKS should play Moises Henriques. On this pitch, he could be your player. Punjab also has Chris Jordan but Henriques is a better batsman.” Chopra said
“Among the bowlers, leg-spinners Ravi Bishnoi must play. I would also like to see Nathan Ellis in the playing XI. Mohammed Shami will definitely play. For the last spot, they can pick between Arshdeep Singh and Harpreet Brar. Punjab needs more pacers. They already have spin options in Bishnoi and Hooda. So Arshdeep looks like a better pick. I think this should be PBKS’ XI.” Chopra added
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