India vs Australia: Usman Khawaja is proving to be an excellent participant within the subcontinent, says Aakash Chopra

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has stated that Usman Khawaja is proving to be an excellent participant within the subcontinent. Khawaja scored a half-century as Australia posted 156/4 on the board on the finish of Day 1, after bundling India out for 109 within the first innings.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Mar 1, 2023 23:28 IST

Aakash Chopra heaps reward on Usman Khawaja (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Former India batter Aakash Chopra has stated that Usman Khawaja is proving to be an excellent participant within the subcontinent. Khawaja scored a half-century as Australia posted 156/4 on the board on the finish of Day 1, after bundling India out for 109 within the first innings.

Speaking on his Youtube channel, Chopra stated Ravichandran Ashwin was seen attempting a bit an excessive amount of in opposition to Australia on Day 1 on the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

“India have picked up four wickets. Jadeja has taken all four – he had dismissed Labuschagne off a no-ball, which was bad. We are not using the DRS well and Ashwin was seen trying a little too much. Axar Patel hasn’t picked up wickets in this series, he hasn’t bowled much, but the captain is looking at him to take wickets,” said Chopra.

He went on to say that Khawaja has proved himself to be a very good batter in the subcontinent, adding that he played well against Sri Lanka as well as Pakistan.

“Usman Khawaja is proving to be an excellent participant in subcontinental situations. He performed effectively in Sri Lanka and Pakistan and right here as effectively – each in Delhi and this match. He has confidence in his protection and takes probabilities together with his photographs. He bought out enjoying the reverse sweep as soon as and right here whereas enjoying the sweep, however in case you do not hit, runs won’t be scored,” Chopra added.

The former cricketer stated India will likely be seeking to emulate their efficiency in Delhi, the place Australia collapsed from a robust place.

“Australia are usually not solely forward by 47 runs, they’re method forward on this match. When the second day’s play occurs, you’ll bear in mind Delhi, since you had bowled out the opposition staff for 113 on the third morning there. They collapsed from a really sturdy place,” stated Chopra.

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Rounaq Sehrawat

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Mar 1, 2023