Cricket Viral Video: Aakash Chopra had a brief stint in international cricket with the Indian national team, spanning from 2003 to late 2004, totalling just 10 matches. In a memorable instance during a match against Australia, he was fielding on the off-side and managed to catch Justin Langer, resulting in a humorous moment, although it didn’t lead to Langer’s dismissal.
Aakash Chopra’s sensational catch in vain
During the 2003-04 Border Gavaskar Trophy series Test opener between India and Australia, Aakash Chopra left the cricket world astounded with his exceptional slip catch. Taking catches at slip demands intense focus and quick reactions, as the ball can arrive unexpectedly, requiring split-second responses from the fielder.
Even the slightest delay in a fielder’s reaction can render a catch impossible. In the game against Australia, Justin Langer attempted his trademark pull shot off a delivery from Ashish Nehra, with Aakash Chopra stationed as a close-in fielder. Chopra managed to securely catch the ball, but his achievement turned to disappointment as the on-field umpire ruled it a no-ball, negating the spectacular catch.
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During his short tenure as a member of the Indian cricket team, Aakash Chopra accumulated 437 runs with an average of 23, including two half-centuries, with a highest score of 60. Despite not hitting any sixes in international matches, he did register 49 boundaries.
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