| Name | Agni Chopra |
| Date of Birth | 04-11-1998 |
| Age | 27 |
| Nationality | American |
| Player Status | Available |
| Playing Role | Batter |
| Bowling Style | RA Off Spin |
| Batting Style | LH Top Order Bat |
| Entry Route (US/CAN) | US Passport |
| Major Teams | MI New York, Mizoram, Mumbai U25s, U23s, U19s |
Agni Chopra – Prolific Run-Scorer with USA Eligibility
Agni Chopra, a US passport-holding Indian batter, was a dominant force in the Ranji Trophy across two seasons before retiring from BCCI-affiliated domestic cricket to focus on his American passport and pursue opportunities in USA cricket. In his brief but explosive Ranji career, the left-handed top-order batter for Mizoram posted an astonishing first-class average of 94.94, with nine centuries in just 11 matches. He topped the 2023/24 Ranji Trophy run charts with 939 runs at 78.25, then went even better in 2024/25 with 865 runs at a staggering 123.57 before his final Ranji appearance that November.
Originally from Mumbai, Chopra had made the switch to Mizoram in 2023, making an immediate impact. He announced himself with a brilliant 166 on debut, followed by 92 in the second innings—an incredible 258-run match effort. Despite his heroics, Mizoram narrowly lost to Sikkim by four wickets in that Ranji Trophy opener.
His debut innings was nothing short of extraordinary. His 166 accounted for 78% of Mizoram's total of 214, featuring 19 fours and seven sixes off just 179 balls. Only two other batters reached double figures, scoring 16 and 18, respectively. In the second innings, he again led the charge, falling just short of back-to-back centuries with a blistering 92 off 74 balls (SR: 124).
Chopra carried that form into his second Ranji match against Nagaland, hammering 164 off 150 balls (21 fours, three sixes, SR: 109.33). His hunger for big runs continued with three centuries in his next four innings: 114 vs. Arunachal, then twin hundreds against Meghalaya (105 and 101).
Chopra, who was born in Detroit, also featured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (Nov/Dec 2023), recording key contributions against J&K (76, 50) and Bihar (48), with his final List A appearance coming in January 2025. His meteoric rise came as no surprise to those familiar with his journey — a product of Mumbai's robust cricketing system, he'd excelled through the age-group ranks (U14 to U23) and played in all major domestic tournaments, before opting to move to Mizoram in search of the consistent first-team opportunities Mumbai's talent-heavy senior side couldn't offer.
Having stepped away from BCCI cricket to pursue his American eligibility, Chopra was picked up by MI New York for the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) tournament, and has also continued building his USA credentials at Minor League Cricket level, representing the Baltimore Royals through the 2025 season — 13 matches, 298 runs at 33.11 and a high score of 51. With eyes firmly on future USA national team representation, and a red-ball resume in India that speaks for itself, Chopra looks a genuine long-term prospect for American cricket.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.
| Name | Agni Chopra |
| Date of Birth | 04-11-1998 |
| Age | 27 |
| Nationality | American |
| Playing Role | Batter |
| Player Status | |
| Bowling Style | RA Off Spin |
| Batting Style | LH Top Order Bat |
| Entry Route (US/CAN) | US Passport |
| Major Teams | MI New York, Mizoram, Mumbai U25s, U23s, U19s |
Agni Chopra – Prolific Run-Scorer with USA Eligibility
Agni Chopra, a US passport-holding Indian batter, was a dominant force in the Ranji Trophy across two seasons before retiring from BCCI-affiliated domestic cricket to focus on his American passport and pursue opportunities in USA cricket. In his brief but explosive Ranji career, the left-handed top-order batter for Mizoram posted an astonishing first-class average of 94.94, with nine centuries in just 11 matches. He topped the 2023/24 Ranji Trophy run charts with 939 runs at 78.25, then went even better in 2024/25 with 865 runs at a staggering 123.57 before his final Ranji appearance that November.
Originally from Mumbai, Chopra had made the switch to Mizoram in 2023, making an immediate impact. He announced himself with a brilliant 166 on debut, followed by 92 in the second innings—an incredible 258-run match effort. Despite his heroics, Mizoram narrowly lost to Sikkim by four wickets in that Ranji Trophy opener.
His debut innings was nothing short of extraordinary. His 166 accounted for 78% of Mizoram's total of 214, featuring 19 fours and seven sixes off just 179 balls. Only two other batters reached double figures, scoring 16 and 18, respectively. In the second innings, he again led the charge, falling just short of back-to-back centuries with a blistering 92 off 74 balls (SR: 124).
Chopra carried that form into his second Ranji match against Nagaland, hammering 164 off 150 balls (21 fours, three sixes, SR: 109.33). His hunger for big runs continued with three centuries in his next four innings: 114 vs. Arunachal, then twin hundreds against Meghalaya (105 and 101).
Chopra, who was born in Detroit, also featured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (Nov/Dec 2023), recording key contributions against J&K (76, 50) and Bihar (48), with his final List A appearance coming in January 2025. His meteoric rise came as no surprise to those familiar with his journey — a product of Mumbai's robust cricketing system, he'd excelled through the age-group ranks (U14 to U23) and played in all major domestic tournaments, before opting to move to Mizoram in search of the consistent first-team opportunities Mumbai's talent-heavy senior side couldn't offer.
Having stepped away from BCCI cricket to pursue his American eligibility, Chopra was picked up by MI New York for the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) tournament, and has also continued building his USA credentials at Minor League Cricket level, representing the Baltimore Royals through the 2025 season — 13 matches, 298 runs at 33.11 and a high score of 51. With eyes firmly on future USA national team representation, and a red-ball resume in India that speaks for itself, Chopra looks a genuine long-term prospect for American cricket.
There are no overseas stats available for this player.