India's squad for the T20I series against England has raised eyebrows with the exclusion of Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Aakash Chopra questions these decisions, highlighting Pant's talent and potential and suggesting that Jaiswal could have been given a chance. Chopra also critiques the lack of a third opener, raising concerns for the upcoming series.
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