India, Feb. 11 -- Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra reckoned the Rohit Sharma-led side might not require the services of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Champions Trophy, which will begin next week. With head coach Gautam Gambhir's plan backfired, Chopra urged India to reconsider the line-up, keeping the crucial Pakistan clash in mind.

In a surprising move during the opening game of the ODI series against England last week, India sought a left-right combination in the absence of an injured Virat Kohli. Jaiswal was handed his debut cap and made to open to Rohit, while regular opener Shubman Gill was pushed down to No. 3.

While it was later hinted that India were approaching the plan with the Champions Trophy in mind, the ploy backfired. Shrey...