The former India opener chose Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma as one of his top-four picks. Sharma is one of the leading run-scorers in the tournament. Last year, he collected 332 runs at an average of 27.67.

Aakash Chopra feels Rohit Sharma will fare much better this season, given the added responsibility of playing on spin-friendly tracks in Chennai and Delhi early in the season. Chopra remarked that Sharma’s recent outings for India, where he has played more responsibly than ever, also bode well for his team.

Aakash Chopra further predicted that India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli will be the top-scorer of IPL 2021. The 43-year-old named Kohli’s decision to open, a brilliant recent form and his ‘hunger’ for runs as some factors that could propel him to scoring over 600 runs this season.

Aakash Chopra picked the new captain of Delhi Capitals, Rishabh Pant next. Chopra called for the southpaw to promote himself to No. 3 in Shreyas Iyer’s absence. He feels not only can Pant hit the most sixes but also give Kohli a run for his money for the Orange Cap.

Aakash Chopra said in this regard:

Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan also make Aakash Chopra’s list

Aakash Chopra added that one of India’s most recent debutants, Suryakumar Yadav, is beaming with confidence and will do well in IPL 2021.

Next on Aakash Chopra’s list is Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul. Rahul was the highest run-scorer in IPL 2020 but couldn’t get his team over the line. Chopra suggested that Rahul will again have a good season this time but his strike-rate woes might continue.

Shikhar Dhawan is the final addition to Aakash Chopra’s prediction for the best-6 Indian batsmen for IPL 2021. Despite his magnificent performance in IPL 2020, Dhawan got the ax from the Indian T20I side after just one poor knock against England.

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Aakash Chopra argued that this ‘unfair’ snub will drive the southpaw to heap runs for Delhi Capitals this season.

The IPL 2021 carnival will begin on April 9 with a face-off between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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