Aakash Chopra played with great distinction for Delhi on the Indian domestic circuit before he was unceremoniously dumped from the squad. Rather than waste time fighting the system, he took that as an opportunity to migrate and play for Rajasthan. In two years, Rajasthan won the Ranji Trophy twice and his reward.....
....well, read for yourself. There's a reason I will be following the fortunes of the Himachal Pradesh Ranji team very closely this year. In fact, my dream final would be between Himachal Pradesh and Hyderabad.
....well, read for yourself. There's a reason I will be following the fortunes of the Himachal Pradesh Ranji team very closely this year. In fact, my dream final would be between Himachal Pradesh and Hyderabad.
So, why am I on the road once again? Have I fallen in love with this nomadic lifestyle? Or is it the lure of money that has forced me to ditch my old team? No, I don’t like living out of a suitcase and away from my family for five months in a year. The older you get, the more you miss the comforts of your home. No, it isn’t the money either, for God’s been kind enough to provide enough work to keep me occupied and the fire burning in the kitchen. I’m on the road for the very thing that made me hit the road for the first time - honour, a sportsman’s eternal quest.
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