‘He should’ve got Rs 10-11 crore’: Ex-India cricketer calls RR star a ‘steal’ after heroics
Aakash Chopra lauded Ravi Bishnoi's match-winning 4/41 spell in Rajasthan Royals' narrow IPL 2026 victory over Gujarat Titans, deeming the leg-spinner undervalued at the auction. He also praised Tushar Deshpande's composed final over and Dhruv Jurel's stellar 75, while noting Gujarat's batting lacked construction.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra heaped praise on Ravi Bishnoi for his decisive spell in Rajasthan Royals’ narrow six-run win over Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. He also remarked that the leg-spinner was undervalued at the auction and deserved a significantly higher price. Chasing 211 in Ahmedabad on April 4, Gujarat were undone largely by Bishnoi’s impact with the ball.
The wrist-spinner returned figures of 4/41 from his four overs, striking at key moments to tilt the game in Rajasthan’s favour. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra reflected on Bishnoi’s value and performance. "Ravi Bishnoi, we were talking at the time of the auction that he was sold very cheaply - seven crores is cheap.
He should have got 10-11 crores. He was a brilliant acquisition at seven crores. He picked up four wickets and made the difference in the end because all the important wickets were in his name.
" Chopra also reserved special praise for Tushar Deshpande, who delivered under pressure in the final over to seal the game. "Tushar Deshpande came into the team and Brijesh Sharma wasn't there, and what a change in the end because Tushar Deshpande was standing between a win and a loss. Tushar Deshpande executed those yorkers beautifully.