Aakash Chopra is puzzled about the Indian cricket team's choice to replace injured Ishan Kishan with fast bowler Arshdeep Singh instead of batter Shreyas Iyer for the fourth T20I against New Zealand. He thinks if Iyer isn’t playing, they should give a chance to less experienced players and stick to their game plan without worrying about social media backlash.
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- 1.Point 1: Arshdeep sneaks into India's XI as Shreyas Iyer sits on the bench, a surprising swap.
- 2.Point 2: Aakash Chopra fires up the debate, questioning the plan and suggesting Ayush Badoni or Shahbaz Ahmed as options.
- 3.Point 3: India are bowled out for 165 while chasing 215, spotlight still on the lineup shuffle.
- 4.Point 4: The punditry nudges toward a seven-batter philosophy with an all-rounder at No. 8.
- 5.Point 5: Takeaway: team plans and social media drama often steal the headlines from the on-field action.