Quick Info
| Profession | Former Indian Cricketer, Commentator |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/09/1977 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Aakash Chopra
10/03/2026
Aakash Chopra suggested that MS Dhoni might retire from cricket after IPL 2026, citing the arrival of Sanju Samson as a senior wicket-keeper for Chennai Super Kings as a potential factor in Dhoni's decision to step down.
05/03/2026
Aakash Chopra made predictions for IPL 2026, stating that Sanju Samson would win the Orange Cap and Jasprit Bumrah would win the Purple Cap, based on their recent performances and team dynamics.
01/03/2026
Aakash Chopra sparked a debate in the cricket community by commenting on Lockie Ferguson's decision to skip the opening phase of IPL 2026 to be with his newborn child, raising questions about the balance between family commitments and professional dedication in top-tier cricket.
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Bio/Wiki
| Aakash Chopra is a former Indian opening batsman who played 10 Test matches for India between 2003 and 2004. | |
| He is currently a prominent cricket commentator, analyst, and author, known for his Hindi commentary on JioStar. | |
| Chopra has won three Ranji Trophy titles: one with Delhi and two with Rajasthan. | |
| He is a well-known YouTuber and social media influencer in the Indian cricket community. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduate (University degree in an unspecified field) |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 46 Years |
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| Birth Place | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Listening to music, playing chess |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Aakshi Mathur |
| Wife | Aakshi Mathur |
| Children | Aarna Chopra |
Family
| Father | Shyam Lal Chopra |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Aekta Chopra |
| Spouse | Aakshi Mathur |
| Children | Aarna Chopra |
Career
| International Debut |
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| International Retirement |
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| Domestic/State Team | Delhi, Rajasthan, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals | ||||||||
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| Ranji Trophy Wins | 3 (1 with Delhi, 2 with Rajasthan) |
Favourites
| Favourite Batsmen | Virat Kohli, Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
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| Favourite Bowler | Mitchell Marsh |
| Favourite Cricketer | Kapil Dev |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Aakash Chopra's smoking and alcohol consumption habits are unknown. | |
| 2. He was part of the Indian national test cricket squad against New Zealand in 2003-04. | |
| 3. Chopra scored two half-centuries in the second test match of his debut series against New Zealand. | |
| 4. During the Australia tour in 2003-04, he formed two-century partnerships with his opening mate. | |
| 5. On the tour of Pakistan, he contributed to an opening century stand that helped India to over 600 runs in the first innings of the first test. | |
| 6. Aakash Chopra played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 1st and 2nd seasons of the Indian Premier League. | |
| 7. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2008, he represented Delhi, scoring 425 runs in 7 innings with an average of 60.71. | |
| 8. He later played for the Rajasthan team as a guest player, helping them secure their first Ranji Trophy in the 2010-11 season. | |
| 9. Chopra holds the record for winning three Ranji Trophies, one with Delhi and two with Rajasthan. | |
| 10. In 2012, he joined the Rajasthan Royals for the 4th edition of the Indian Premier League. | |
| 11. In November 2023, Aakash reported a fraud case against Dhruv Parikh, accusing him of a breach of trust involving a significant sum of money. | |
| 12. In March 2026, Aakash Chopra commented on Lockie Ferguson's decision to miss the opening phase of IPL 2026 to be with his newborn, sparking debate about commitment and family in top-tier cricket,,. | |
| 13. In March 2026, Aakash Chopra predicted that Sanju Samson would win the Orange Cap and Jasprit Bumrah would win the Purple Cap in IPL 2026. | |
| 14. In March 2026, Aakash Chopra suggested that MS Dhoni might retire after IPL 2026, especially with Sanju Samson joining CSK as a senior wicket-keeper. | |
| 15. Aakash Chopra retired from all forms of cricket in 2015. | |
| 16. He has scored over 10,000 runs in first-class cricket. | |
| 17. He played 10 Test matches for India, scoring 437 runs at an average of 23.00. | |
| 18. In 2011, he joined the Rajasthan Royals for the Indian Premier League. | |
| 19. He has scored over 8,000 runs in first-class cricket. |