"Can't Buy Experience With 18 Crore": Virender Sehwag Minces No Words In Criticism Of Sam Curran

21.04.2023 - 10:33 sports.ndtv.com

Punjab Kings look like a team in trouble at the moment without their skipper Shikhar Dhawan. Chasing a target of 175 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore, PBKS were bowled out for a paltry 150.

Leading the team in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan, Sam Curran failed to inspire the team both with the bat and the ball, and was run out for just 10 runs off 12 balls.

Unimpressed with Curran's decision-making, especially with regards to his run out, Sehwag didn't mince words while criticising the English all-rounder who was bought for a whopping INR 18.50 crore in the auction.

Curran remains one of the most sought-after all-rounders in the game. But, at the age of 24, he hasn't had as much experience under his belt as players like Dhawan.

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