The former India batsman said that once there was a discussion in the Indian dressing room where they decided not to sledge the legendary West Indies cricketer. Chopra added that the side had made up their mind that Lara would get out on his own when it had to happen
Brian Lara (Pic: X/@ICC)
Former Team India cricketer Aakash Chopra revealed one of the dressing room chats during his playing time for the national side.
He said that once there was a discussion in the Indian dressing room where they decided not to sledge legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara. He added that the side had made up their mind that Lara would get out on his own when it had to happen.
While speaking on the 'Cheeky Singles', Chopra said, "It’s not usually pre-planned to sledge someone, but I remember one incident where it was pre-decided that it must not be done. This was during India’s tour of the West Indies, in the era of Brian Lara. In our very first team meeting, it was decided to leave him alone. No one would say anything to him".
"He would get out on his own when it had to happen," added the former cricketer.
Further speaking, the Uttar Pradesh-born said that the consequences of sledging Lara would mean that you are supposed to field for 400 runs.
"But if you sledged and riled him up, then you would be the one responsible for the consequences. And those consequences would mean fielding for 400 runs," concluded Chopra.
Earlier, Aakash Chopra also spoke about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on his YouTube channel that the star duo has retired from the wrong format.
"The truth is that they have said goodbye to the wrong format. They had left T20Is after winning the T20 World Cup, but the story might have been different had they continued to play Tests and said goodbye to ODIs. India played only six ODIs in 12 months before the Champions Trophy," he said on his YouTube channel.
Days after Shubman Gill-led Team India secured a 2-2 draw in the Test series against England, speculations started surrounding that Virat and Rohit may announce their retirements from ODIs. It is also said that they need to play domestic cricket to prove their match fitness and form.
Both cricketers had announced their Test retirements ahead of India's tour to England back in May.
(With ANI Inputs)
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