Aakash Chopra Biography, Age, Height, Career, Family, Net Worth

Aakash Chopra was born on September 19, 1977, in Agra, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India. The Indian player is mostly remembered due to his defensive opening batting style. Between 2003 and 2004, he was part of India and extremely admired for his stance as well as partnerships in Test cricket.

Professional Career
Aakash participated in 10 Test matches for India, accumulating 437 runs with a batting average of 23. His debut came against New Zealand in late 2003; he played an important role during India's tour of Australia in 2003–04 and then shared important partnerships with Virender Sehwag. Though good performances were seen, he was still replaced by Gautam Gambhir and Wasim Jaffer. During his local cricket in Delhi, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, he played the IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.

Net Worth and Source of Earnings
Aakash Chopra's net worth is estimated to be around $8 million. Aakash Chopra's income sources include cricket commentary, brand endorsement, investments, and a YouTube channel called CricketAakash. He now earns ₹30 lakh in a series through his commentary and has collaborated with brands such as MPL, Betway, My11Circle, and Castrol.

Family Life and Personal Details
Aakash hails from a very supportive family. He has his father Shyam Lal Chopra, who played a huge role in encouraging his cricketing journey. He is married to Akashi Mathur, and they have a daughter named Aarna. He did his schooling at St. Peter's School, Agra, and holds a commerce degree from Hindu College, University of Delhi.

Post-Retirement Ventures
Aakash quit professional cricket on February 6, 2015. He ended his over-a-decade-long career. He turned out to be an extremely successful commentator and analyst. Aakash Chopra's YouTube channel boasts over 4 million subscribers, drawn to his in-depth cricket analyses and insights. In addition to YouTube, he writes columns for ESPNcricinfo and is a Hindi commentator for Viacom18.

FAQs
When was Aakash Chopra born?

September 19, 1977.

What is his current role?

Hindi cricket commentator for Viacom18.

What is his YouTube channel name?

CricketAakash.

Which brands does he endorse?

Betway, My11Circle, Castrol, and Mahindra Thar.

How old will Aakash Chopra be in 2024?

He would be 47 years old.