He made this observation while responding to viewer questions in a video shared on his Facebook page.
Aakash Chopra was asked whether Shubman Gill or KL Rahul should replace Virat Kohli in the second Test match. He responded that the Karnataka batsman could even play the first Test as an opener instead of Prithvi Shaw.
The reputed commentator added that Shubman Gill should get preference over KL Rahul when it comes to a middle-order spot.
Aakash Chopra believes KL Rahul has a better chance of playing as an opener
Aakash Chopra observed that KL Rahul could be considered as a replacement for Prithvi Shaw if the Mumbaikar does not deliver the goods at the top of the order.
Aakash Chopra signed off by iterating that when it comes to a place in the middle order, Shubman Gill would pip KL Rahul to the position as the former is higher in the pecking order.
Although Shubman Gill is yet to make his Test debut, he has an outstanding record in first-class cricket. The Punjab batsman has amassed 2133 runs in the 21 matches he has played at an extraordinary average of 73.55.
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