Exclusive ICF Interview with Aakash Chopra (Questions)

[Sachinism]

We've managed to secure an interview with India/Dehli/KKR Batsman and Author of Beyond The Blues Aakash Chopra. Get in your questions. (Don't post stupid questions as they won't be passed onto him anyway) p.s. Mods sticky it please

[Lord]

wen is the interview

[Sachinism]

wen is the interview

Once we have enough decent questions, they'll be passed onto him, then he can get back in his own time. So I can't give you an exact date. The quicker the questions come in, the quicker we can get them to him

[msb1991]

Q. What is your view on India's loss in the recent ODI series, to Australia? Q. Can you teach the mental toughness that, some argue, cost India the recent ODI series. Q. You have an OD average of 47.77, why is it that you have never been considered for ODI cricket, especially considering you appear to have no problem making the step up to Deodhar Trophy level. Moreover, is the case similar for Wasim Jaffer that it is assumed that a defensive Test player is a defensive One Day player? Q. Scientists have often wondered how a cricket player can respond to deliveries which offer less than the human reaction time of 0.7 seconds. Would you say that batting heightens your reflexes or that there is a certain degree of subconscious anticipation from the bowling action which allows one to overcome this.

[gaurav92]

Q) What is your motivation factor as still after being a very handy opener for Delhi, you are not selected for opening even though Gambhir/Sehwag is injured, Jaffer and Murali Vijay are the choices aheead of you.What do you think is the main reason for them being put in ahead of you in the Star Studded Indian batting line up :hmmmm:

[Dinx - the Jinx]

Q1: Does he know anything about who the FakeIPLPlayer is? Yeah, the same FIP who created so much of news during IPL2. Q2: What measures were put in place by the KKR management in order to capture the culprit? Q3: What was his take on why Brendon McCullum failed big time? Q4: What was John Buchchanan's contributon to KKR (if there was any)? Q5: Does he think he can still make a come back to the Indian Test side? Q6: As a backup for ViruGambo, whom does he think we should groom as Test opener?

[Zelig]

1. Are you for two tier test system or not? Reasons. 2. John Buchanan once said that the home team should concede the toss to the visiting team so as to negate the home advantages in Test cricket. What are your thoughts on his theory? 3. As a cricketer, what was the best advice you ever received and what is your advice to young budding cricketers? 4. England have scrapped 50 over format from the county cirucit, so have the Saffies. Do you still embrace the format or do you think it is time for a change - 40over a side or two inns of 25over each. 5. Are you the fake IPL player? :hmmm:

[Guest Gunner]

The elusive work-life balance is one of the biggest challenges faced by professionals of any field. How do you balance you family life with work?

[EnterTheVoid]

Why do some commentators and sections of the media get a kick out of reminding SRT of his failures ?

[bunny]

1) How do you constantly work on your batting technique? 2) How much can one change their natural technique (something learned in the early years)? 3) What's the single most important batting practice that has helped you, and what are some of the best ways of improving batting technique? 4) Does bowling machine help? 5) Can we expect that a child can become an international caliber batsman by constantly practicing with a bowling machine? What would you recommend? 6) Hypothetically assume that you wanted your son to become the best batsman in the world? What would be your strategy for him? What practices would you prescribe?

[Sachinism]

How does a player go from being in top form to bad form? Is there a way it can be stopped?

[Sooda]

You seem, from your articles, like one of the more intelligent cricketers around. Did you always have ambitions to be a professional cricketer whilst growing up? Also what plans do you have for your post-cricket life? Particularly interested to know if youve got any plans to go into writing/journalism full time.

[Online]

Do you also get annoyed by Arun Lal's commentary?

[Sehwag fan]

Q)Can yousuf pathan work on his weakness against short bowling and short it out? Q)Why haven't India produced a decent bowling allrounder in recent times? Q)Do you know any young spinner who could fill the void created by the retirement of Kumble? Q)Do you think Mohammad kaif can still come in the indian ODI side? Q)Why do Indian pacers prefer to lower their speeds to increase their accuracy, can't it be done while maintaining the speed as well?

[Sooda]

A good one If you could change 5 things to improve the Indian domestic cricket structure and system- what would they be?

[EnterTheVoid]

Was there ever a time when you thought "I just don't want to do this anymore" ?

[Master Blaster]

Is India too focused on T20 matches nowadays? Is india playing enough test matches in your opinion?

[Aaku]

Q)Do you think Mohammad kaif can still come in the indian ODI side?

YES YES YES!:(( Q. Your views about Rohit S. and Raina? Q. Why do you think Ishant has lost his pace ? Can he do/be the same he did/was in Austrailia?:((

[Zelig]

One best thing about your opening partnership with Sehwag was the running between the wickets, even Ian Chappell mentioned that during one of the CLT20 matches. Do you put that to natural understanding between you two or was that due to playing hours together for the same state/ zone?

[vvvslaxman]

Who made the declaration when Tendulkar was stranded on 194.. Dravid alone or it was a collective decision. Though i appreciate the decision just want to know what was the general atmosphere in the dressing room when the declaration was made.