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Chopra Calls Out RCB's Bethell & Shepherd
30 Apr
Summary
- Bethell's cameos aren't enough for RCB expectations.
- Shepherd's unclear role hinders RCB's team strategy.
- Gujarat Titans rely heavily on their top three batters.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has expressed reservations regarding Jacob Bethell's current form. Bethell, who has been playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in recent matches, has shown glimpses of potential but has not converted starts into significant scores. Chopra suggested these cameo performances are not meeting the team's expectations.
Chopra also raised questions about how Royal Challengers Bengaluru is utilizing Romario Shepherd. He noted that Shepherd has been expensive with the ball and has not received enough opportunities to contribute with the bat, leading to an unclear and somewhat ineffective role in the team's setup.
Turning attention to Gujarat Titans, Chopra identified their heavy reliance on the top order, particularly Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler, as a major concern. He emphasized that the team's success is closely tied to the performance of this trio.
Furthermore, Chopra pointed out Gujarat Titans' struggles in the death overs. Their scoring rate in the final four overs has been underwhelming, with a maximum of 42 runs in that phase, which he believes is a significant issue that needs addressing for the team to progress.
