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Ex-India Cricketer Aakash Chopra Questions Mohammed Siraj's Format Labeling
✍️ Times of India
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 07:02 PM
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Former India batter Aakash Chopra has voiced concerns over Mohammed Siraj being prematurely categorized as a 'one-format player'. Chopra believes Siraj has demonstrated capability across formats, especially in white-ball cricket.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has expressed his disagreement with the assessment that fast bowler Mohammed Siraj is a 'one-format player'. Chopra feels that such a label was applied prematurely to the bowler.
Chopra's remarks suggest that Siraj has consistently shown his effectiveness and capability across different formats of the game. He specifically highlighted Siraj's performances in white-ball cricket, indicating that the bowler's talent extends beyond just one format.
The former batter also questioned the selection decisions concerning Siraj in white-ball squads. He pointed out the omission of Siraj from the Champions Trophy squad as a particular instance that warrants scrutiny, implying it did not reflect the bowler's proven abilities.
Chopra's remarks suggest that Siraj has consistently shown his effectiveness and capability across different formats of the game. He specifically highlighted Siraj's performances in white-ball cricket, indicating that the bowler's talent extends beyond just one format.
The former batter also questioned the selection decisions concerning Siraj in white-ball squads. He pointed out the omission of Siraj from the Champions Trophy squad as a particular instance that warrants scrutiny, implying it did not reflect the bowler's proven abilities.