Former international cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Yashasvi Jaiswal would open the batting with Rohit Sharma during the upcoming three-match ODI series between India and South Africa. While Ruturaj Gaikwad has made a long-awaited comeback to the national team setup for the series, Chopra feels that he will have to wait for his chance in the playing XI.
The cricketer-turned-commentator welcomed the decision to bring back Gaikwad into the side after the volume of runs he has been scoring lately in domestic cricket. While some fans were hoping to see Abhishek Sharma earn his maiden ODI call-up, Chopra feels that it is the right move from the selectors to give Gaikwad the first bite at the cherry.
Chopra questioned Nitish Kumar Reddy's role in the Indian team. The former India opener said that the team management is not optimally utilising the 22-year-old's all-round abilities.