Under the scanner after a poor showing in South Africa, the 31-year-old leggie came up with a match-winning spell in the first ODI against West Indies on Sunday in Ahmedabad. He claimed 4 for 49 as India registered a six-wicket victory in their 1000th one-day match.
Speaking after the game, Chopra told ESPN Cricinfo while discussing the leg-spinner’s performance:
The 44-year-old continued:
Chahal dismissed Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard off consecutive deliveries as the West Indies were held to 176 in 43.5 overs.
“When wickets are falling at the other end, Chahal is a different bowler” - Aakash Chopra
Apart from the leg-spinner, Washington Sundar, who was making a comeback, also impressed with 3 for 30. Chopra pointed out that Chahal becomes more dangerous when a bowler is taking wickets at the other end. He stated:
Sharing his views on the surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Chopra said:
After the bowlers did their job, Indian captain Rohit Sharma scored a breezy 60 as the hosts cruised to victory in 28 overs.
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