Cricket Viral Video: While Aakash Chopra’s international cricket statistics may not be very special, his significant contribution to India’s historic 2003–2004 tour of Australia remains unforgettable. Serving as Virender Sehwag‘s opening partner, Chopra played a crucial role in the eagerly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, hosted by Australia.
Aakash Chopra faces Brett Lee
Chopra was part of the team for the fourth test match in the series with the task of taking on the new ball’s impact, enabling India’s formidable batting order to counter the formidable Australian bowling attack. On the opening day of the match, he had a remarkable innings, causing frustration among bowlers like Brett Lee and Jason Gillespie. Chopra’s luck was on his side as he survived two chances when fielders dropped catches.
In the 7th over of the match, Chopra seemed destined to depart, but an Australian fast bowler’s no-ball rescued him from dismissal. A short while later, Chopra received his second reprieve when Simon Katich dropped a catch off the very next delivery from Brett Lee. Virender Sehwag couldn’t hide his amusement at the fortunate turn of events, while Brett Lee was left visibly frustrated as the Indian openers persisted in their partnership.
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In that very match, Chopra showcased his determination, scoring a gritty 45 runs from 139 balls, while Sehwag contributed with a rapid 72 from 115 deliveries, tilting the advantage in India’s favor against the formidable Australians. Brett Lee, on the other hand, endured a challenging day, bowling 39.3 overs and conceding 201 runs in the series’ fourth and final Test. India’s batting prowess was epitomized by Sachin Tendulkar’s unbeaten 241 and VVS Laxman’s vital 178 in the first innings.
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