‘There is more focus on Sharma ji's son’ - Aakash Chopra talks about Rohit Sharma ahead of marquee CSK clash

The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 gears up for one of its most anticipated clashes as Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both sides will lock horns in the 29th game of the tournament on Sunday, April 14. 

There could be many players who could put in a standout performance in the marquee clash, and according to former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra, Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma could be the player who could make an impact against Chennai. 

Chopra talked about the 36-year-old’s form as of late and opined that the clash against CSK could be one where the focus could be on Rohit Sharma. 

"Mumbai has become like a juggernaut. Their batting style is at a different level. They are doing rocket batting. Since it is Mumbai-Chennai, the first player I am going to pick is Rohit Sharma. There is no doubt that he is in very good form. He is hitting at a strike rate of 200-odd and when he hits, he hits decently," Chopra said in a video on his YouTube channel.

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"He started slightly slowly in the last match, so Ishan Kishan said that he was there to manage. Ishan's form is also good. So Ishan is there but I am going towards Rohit for a very simple reason - it's the sort of match where there is more focus on Sharma ji's son," he added. 

'The focus will be on Bhau, he did rocket-like batting' - Chopra on Suryakumar Yadav

Furthermore, Aakash Chopra branded star batter Suryakumar Yadav as another player who could make an impact against CSK. Reflecting on the ace batter’s brilliant batting in the previous game, Chopra opined that the 33-year-old could be a player to watch out for in the upcoming clash.

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"After that, Suryakumar Yadav. The focus will be on Bhau. He did rocket-like batting in the last match. I am looking towards Suryakumar Yadav as the second player because Mumbai have started to play with a philosophy that they will cover up for their bowling, which is looking slightly weak, by posting 225 to 230-run totals," Chopra said.