Aakash Chopra's Bold Take on Siraj's One-Format Label

Aakash Chopra is throwing shade at the idea of Mohammed Siraj being a one-format player! After getting dropped from ODIs, Siraj turned up the heat in the T20 World Cup, snatching three wickets in his debut match. Chopra's not thrilled about Siraj missing the Champions Trophy and thinks he deserves a spot. Siraj is taking a breather from the ODI series against Afghanistan but will be back for the T20I showdown with Ireland soon.

Quick rundown

1.Siraj was unfairly labeled a one-format player early on.

2.He proved his critics wrong with a stellar T20 World Cup debut.

3.Chopra believes Siraj deserves a spot in the ODI team.

4.The decision to drop him from the Champions Trophy was harsh.

5.Siraj is set to return for the T20I series against Ireland.

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