NEW DELHI: Agni Chopra continued his purple scorching run within the Ranji Trophy by scoring one more double century whereas representing Mizoram. In a match in opposition to Manipur, Agni, son of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and movie critic Anupama Chopra, showcased his batting prowess, amassing a exceptional 218 runs off a mere 269 deliveries.
Agni has been a standout performer within the Ranji Trophy Plate League, making an unimaginable begin to his first-class profession by scoring 4 consecutive centuries.
He registered scores of 105, 101, 114, 10, 164, 15, 166, and 92 in his first 4 Ranji matches, changing into the primary batter in historical past to attain centuries in his first 4 first-class video games – a feat even the legendary Don Bradman by no means achieved.
Agni had beforehand scored 110 and an unbeaten 238 in Mizoram’s match in opposition to Arunachal Pradesh in Ahmedabad, main his staff to a commanding 267-run victory.
He appears unperturbed by the truth that his runs got here within the Plate League, stating that it is your efficiency that actually displays your expertise.
“Individuals will say what they must say however, on the finish of the day, it is your efficiency and there are lot many gamers who’re enjoying in the identical division and never scoring that many runs. The usual is similar for everybody,” Chopra had earlier advised PTI.
“I believe I’m making an attempt to be in current and my goal is to take Mizoram to Elite division. If we’re in Elite division, then there’s nothing to consider by way of high quality of bowling and I’ll play for Mizoram.” Whereas the highest 32 groups within the home circuit play in 4 teams of the Elite League, six different groups, 5 of that are from the north-east area, characteristic within the Plate League.
Agni additionally made his intentions clear about enjoying in IPL saying he desires to be picked based mostly on his caliber not for every other cause.
“Possibly I’m not ok so I wasn’t picked (within the IPL public sale). For me, I wish to be picked for something based mostly on my pedigree, it should not be due to anything. I do not assume my dad would ever decide up the telephone and inform anybody simply because I advised him to. I’ve to be ok in order that they’re calling my dad, somewhat than my dad calling them,” Agni advised PTI.
“If one thing like that (his father pulling ranks) occurred, could also be I might be picked in squad, however absolutely, wouldn’t get to play within the eleven. I do not wish to be in a staff the place I’m picked due to a telephone name after which I’m not going to play.” he added.
