In the viral interview, Irfan Pathan mentioned that he can’t “set up hookah in someone's room to please him” for the selection in the playing XI.
Defending MS Dhoni, Chopra explained that it is natural for the captains and coaches to lean toward players they have spent more time with, especially under pressure.
He also stressed that the captain would always pick the best team to win games, and this can’t be called bias or favoritism. Aakash Chopra was quoted as saying by CREX: “You want to pick your best team.
Aakash Chopra defends MS Dhoni’s decisions as merit-driven
The cricket pundit also highlighted the immense responsibility resting on a captain’s shoulders, saying winning matches and tournaments is their ultimate priority.
Chopra further added, “Beyond that, what happens in one room, how many people sit, how many don't—I don't think a successful captain worth his salt is going to get influenced by that factor. At the end he has to pick a team that can win and players who can take him to that destination.
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Irfan Pathan's India career
Pathan quickly made his mark with his swing, pace, and handy batting. He achieved the rare feat of a Test hat-trick and played a key role in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup triumph. Despite his versatility, Pathan’s international career did not reach the heights he expected.
And at that time, Dhoni’s statement that Pathan didn’t bowl well went viral, but later the former Indian captain refused when the latter inquired about the same.
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