"I am thinking that once they decided to go with an all-Indian batting lineup, in which Samson was the most experienced and the oldest, with Shimron Hetmyer lower down the order - the only overseas batting option - is that even a viable option?" Aakash Chopra said.
The fourth-placed GT, with six wins and three losses, giving them 12 points, will be taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), sitting at the ninth spot with three wins and six losses, giving them six points.
He praised his all-around skills in batting, bowling, and fielding and said that if he continues his form, KKR will definitely win their remaining four matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
He spoke about their ability to stick to roles, play to their strengths, and handle pressure, making them dangerous in the playoffs with many match-winners.
Hitman's century partnership with Ryan Rickelton set the tone for MI's sixth successive win of the season over RR at Jaipur on Thursday. The team continues to display ominous form, with its key players peaking at the right time.
MI touching their peak at the right time, with their top players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah showing glimpses of their greatness, which helped shape the franchise's legacy as the most-feared one in the IPL, is surely not a good sign for the other team
Rajasthan Royals (RR) slumped to their eighth defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season after suffering a crushing 100-run loss against a resurgent Mumbai Indians (MI), who notched their seventh win of the campaign and their sixth consecutive victory on Thursday.
Hardik mentioned the importance of playing percentage shots and cricket shots. He highlighted how Rohit Sharma and Ryan batted intently, effectively targeting boundaries.