Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra slammed the fan armies and made a modest request after they made wild theories about the rivalry between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal following the mix-up in the second Test against West Indies in Delhi.
A lack of communication between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal cost the Mumbaikar a well-deserved double century as he fell short by 175 in the ongoing second and final Test between India and West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Aakash Chopra slams fan wars over Shubman Gill-Yashasvi Jaiswal mix-up in Delhi Test
Thereafter, a storm erupted on social media, especially between the fan clubs of both the Indian stars. Some alleged that Gill refused to leave the crease for Yashasvi out of jealousy, while some felt that the Indian captain wanted to secure his wicket. But many former cricketers blamed Yashasvi for his unfortunate dismissal.
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Well, Aakash Chopra has addressed the situation and pointed out that fans often create unnecessary drama. He recalled how fans once tried to portray Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as rivals, blowing minor incidents out of proportion and starting online ‘wars’ between fan groups.
You did the same with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma: Aakash Chopra
Chopra emphasized that the incident between Shubman and Jaiswal was just a normal walking error, nothing personal. The commentator said that both players went to the locker room, talked to each other, hugged each other and cleared up any confusion after confusion.
Aakash Chopra said in a video on his social media account, “What are you doing guys? You did the same thing with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. And now we have started the same thing between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. They are friends; they play in the same team. It was everyone’s fault, be it Yashasvi’s or Shubman’s. But lo and behold, they went to the dressing room and were talking to each other.” It happened after that incident.”
Aakash Chopra urges fans to stop Shubman Gill and Yashaswi Jaiswal rivalry drama
He emphasized that these young stars are still learning the shades of partnership in high-pressure games. Like Kohli and Rohit, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are building a strong bond both on and off the field. Chopra also mentioned how Yashasvi politely said “it happens” when asked about his exhaustion.
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Chopra urged fans to stop creating unnecessary drama, insisting that Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are friends and teammates, not rivals, and urged them to focus on supporting them rather than spreading false stories.
This time let’s write a different story: Aakash Chopra
He explained, “But honestly, by doing this, the fan armies are formed and the actual war begins; it looks like they are not playing with each other but against each other. No, my friend. Rohit and Kohli used to play together for a team, and they did a great job. They will still do it.”
The cricket expert concluded by saying, “And this is what these two youngsters are also trying to do. Their story has just begun. Let’s write a different story. Instead of fan wars and armies, trolls and all that, let’s break that. Let’s try to take Indian cricket in the right direction. They are children; let them play. They are real friends; I am telling you the truth.”
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– Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 12, 2025
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