Aakash Chopra Names Test Team of the Year 2024 with Shocking Omissions of Rishabh Pant and Gus Atkinson
Aakash Chopra's Test Team of 2024 includes players from India, England, South Africa, and Australia. Notably, he snubbed Indian stars Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant. Chopra picked Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ben Duckett as openers, with Joe Root and Kane Williamson in the middle order. Pat Cummins is the captain, and other selections include Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kagiso Rabada.
With the 2024 year done and dusted, Aakash Chopra has selected his Test Team of the Year, making some bold choices. Notably, he left out prominent Indian players like Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli. Chopra’s squad includes three players from India and England each, but only one player each from South Africa and Australia, despite their strong performances over the year.
Pat Cummins was chosen as the captain, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ben Duckett named as openers, highlighting Jaiswal’s impressive 1478 runs in 29 innings at an average of 54. The middle-order consists of Joe Root, Kane Williamson, and Harry Brook, with Root’s 1013 runs in 18 innings at an average of 59 standing out.
For the wicketkeeper-batter position, Chopra picked Mohammad Rizwan over Pant, while Kamindu Mendis of Sri Lanka cut his consistent performances. Ravindra Jadeja was chosen as the all-rounder, with Pat Cummins, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kagiso Rabada rounding out the bowling lineup. Chopra praised Rabada’s impressive 34 wickets in 16 innings, noting his average of 19. This selection excludes notable players like Gus Atkinson, who had a strong season.
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