Aakash Chopra Slams Decision to Bench Shreyas Iyer in T20I

Aakash Chopra, the Brahma Bull of cricket commentary, is shocked that Shreyas Iyer got benched for the fourth T20I against New Zealand! With Ishan out nursing a boo-boo, Shreyas should’ve been the main event! New Zealand dropped a 50-run smackdown on India, and Chopra's got questions: why pick a bowler over a batsman? If you ain't playing Shreyas, why bring him? Dwayne Johnson would say, 'Know your role!'

Quick rundown

1.India's decision to bench Shreyas Iyer puzzled Aakash Chopra.

2.New Zealand avoided a whitewash with a 50-run win in Visakhapatnam.

3.India replaced Ishan Kishan with Arshdeep Singh, raising eyebrows.

4.Chopra criticized India for not batting first after winning the toss.

5.The final T20I will be played in Thiruvananthapuram on January 31.

Aakash Chopra Questions Shreyas Iyer's Bench Time in T20I
Aakash Chopra Questions Shreyas Iyer's Bench Time in T20I
Yo, Aakash Chopra’s wonderin’ why India benched Shreyas Iyer for Arshdeep in that fourth T20I against New Zealand. Iyer’s got a lil’ niggle, but rollin’ with a bowler instead of a bat? That’s some funky business! Harshit at No.7? That’s a trip! Even Varun’s chillin’ on the bench again. India’s still cruisin’ 3-0, but they gotta tighten up, ya dig?
03:00 pm on Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
Aakash Chopra's Epic Take on Shreyas Iyer's T20 Future!
Aakash Chopra's Epic Take on Shreyas Iyer's T20 Future!
Hey, everyone! Aakash Chopra is on fire, saying Shreyas Iyer's spot on Team India is like a secret mission! If Tilak Varma is ready for the World Cup, Shreyas should take a breather for the first three T20s, believe it! Rinku and Ishan need their chance too, so it’s all about the squad, not just one superstar. Let’s gear up for the epic showdown ahead!
11:00 pm on Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
Aakash Chopra: No Rest for Varun, India’s on Fire!
Aakash Chopra: No Rest for Varun, India’s on Fire!
Listen up, folks! Aakash Chopra's got a game plan for the Men in Blue ahead of the fourth T20I against New Zealand on January 28 in Visakhapatnam. He says Varun Chakaravarthy needs to keep rolling, no rest for this one-format warrior! With India leading 3-0, it's time to crank up the heat, and if Axar's fit, he's back in action while Arshdeep steps up for Bumrah. New Zealand, you better bring the thunder to stop this freight train!
05:25 am on Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
Rahane's Take on Iyer's Bench Time: A Slice of Talent
Rahane's Take on Iyer's Bench Time: A Slice of Talent
Hey, it’s Ajinkya Rahane saying, 'What’s the deal with Shreyas Iyer sitting on the bench?' Ishan's little boo-boo gave the perfect chance for Iyer to shine! But Suryakumar goes all sneaky with Arshdeep. If someone gets hurt during the World Cup, Iyer’s the guy! Rahane’s just saying, 'Don’t let this talent go to waste, folks!'
02:50 pm on Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
Aakash Chopra's Fun XI for India vs NZ T20I, Rinku Out!
Aakash Chopra's Fun XI for India vs NZ T20I, Rinku Out!
Arre bhai, Aakash Chopra ka prediction toh sabko hilaa diya! India ka pehla T20I New Zealand ke saath Nagpur mein hone wala hai, aur Rinku Singh ko toh bhool hi gaye! Sanju, Ishan, aur Suryakumar ka naam hai, par Harshit aur bowlers ki toh chinta hai. Abhishek form mein hai, par baaki logon ka kya? Kya scene hai, pata nahi bhai!
04:55 am on Wednesday, 21 January, 2026

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