Aakash Chopra has questioned the playing XI fielded by the PBKS in their IPL 2021 encounter against the RR

Aakash Chopra has addressed the playing XI handled by the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their IPL 2021 encounter against the Rajasthan Royals (RR).

However, The Punjab Kings chose Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Fabien Allen, and Adil Rashid as their four abroad players. Thus, Chris Gayle, who was celebrating his 42nd birthday was cleared out on the sidelines.

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“You expect them to pick the right team at least. You win the toss and bowl first. Then the thing that comes to your mind is that more than 180 has never been chased here. You can see the entire IPL 2020, so everything has just gone wrong, to be very honest.” he said

The former India cricketer hit out at the Punjab Kings’ choice to field two abroad spinners.

“I don’t remember the last time when an IPL team played two overseas spinners. You have Murugan Ashwin and Ravi Bishnoi. Despite that, you play Fabien Allen and Adil Rashid and didn’t give a single over to Allen. I mean why would you do that and why did he play is the question you must ask yourself.” he added

Fabien Allen

Whereas Fabien Allen was not given the ball, Adil Rashid conceded 35 runs within the three overs he bowled.

Therefore, Aakash Chopra questioned the omission of the likes of Nathan Ellis, Chris Gayle, and Moises Henriques from the Punjab Kings’ playing XI.

“Chris Jordan was not there because he has not yet come out of quarantine but Nathan Ellis was there, you could have played a fast bowler. You have Christopher Henry Gayle as well if you want to strengthen your batting. If you want to play an all-rounder Moises Henriques was available.” he said

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