"Things Weren't Working Out Between Virat Kohli, Anil Kumble...": Virender Sehwag On India Coaching Offer, And Why He Rejected it

20.03.2023 - 14:59 sports.ndtv.com

Virender Sehwag's statements have as much clarity as his batting. The legendary batter changed the definition of how openers played in Tests with his brutal hitting.

It made Sehwag a popular name and one of the most feared batters during his playing days. He was the first Indian batter to score a triple ton in Tests and came within seven runs of becoming the first batter to score three triple tons.

In 2017, he was approached to apply for the India coach's role as Anil Kumble's successor. Sehwag said that then India captain Virat Kohli and BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary had approached him.

The 2007 World T20 winner and member of India's 2011 World Cup-winning team added that he was told that since thing were not working out between Kohli and then coach Anil Kumble, he was being asked to apply for the top post. "I wouldn't have applied if Virat Kohli and then BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary hadn't approached me.

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Delhi Capitals lost their third match in a row as the David Warner-led side suffered a horror 57-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals. Skipper David Warner, who took over the reins for the season in the absence of Rishabh Pant, scored a half-century himself but didn't impress critics with his pace of scoring runs as the team couldn't get anywhere near Rajasthan's total of 199 runs. Former Delhi Capitals captain Virender Sehwag, issuing a brutal message for Warner, urged the Australian batter to pull up his socks and score quicker runs, or else, "don't play in IPL".

Gujarat Titans Star Sai Sudharsan Earns Special Praise From India Legend Anil Kumble

Young Sai Sudharsan looked an organised player and created an impact for Gujarat Titans against Delhi Capitals in their last IPL game here, said the legendary Anil Kumble. Chasing a below-par 163, the 21-year-old anchored the chase with a calm and composed 62 not out as Titans won by six wickets with 11 balls to spare on Tuesday. "He looked like a very organised player. Good against fast bowling, good against swing. He came into the first game as an impact player and certainly created an impact, he played a cameo," the former India captain-cum-coach told official broadcaster JioCinema.

IPL 2023: With Brutal Shubman Gill Comparison, Virender Sehwag's Reality Check For Prithvi Shaw

Delhi Capitals failed to open their win account, going down to Gujarat Titans in their second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. Though there are several areas where Delhi need to improve if they are to challenge for the title this year, one of the biggest areas is their top-order batting unit. In terms of the Indian batters, there remain high expectations from Prithvi Shaw, however, the young batter has failed to fire this season, much to the disappointment of former India opener Virender Sehwag.

"Life Can Put You In A Pickle": Like Cricket, Virat Kohli Brings Out His A-Game In Poetry Too

Virat Kohli takes the spotlight, whenever he is on the cricket field. Since his U-19 days, when he led India to a world title, Kohli has been a player who has been widely followed due to his exploits. His achievements are noteworthy too. Kohli is now second to only the great Sachin Tendulkar in terms of international centuries (75). He has already been part of a World Cup-winning team. However, the one tournament that Kohli hasn't yet won is the IPL. Since the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kohli has only played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This time too, expectations are high from the team and Kohli.

IPL 2023 - "Victory Of Indian Cricket": Ex-India Star's Thumbs Up On Virat Kohli Winning 'Battle' vs Jofra Archer

The Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians match at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 pitched two giants of world cricket against each other - Virat Kohli and Jofra Archer. Ultimately, Kohli had the last laugh. Kohli hit a total of 22 runs against Archer, including 2 sixes and 2 fours and he registered an unbeaten 82-run knock against the 5-time champions on Sunday. Chasing 172, Kohli (82 not out) and Du Plessis (73) produced an exhibition of sublime stroke-making, plundering 10 boundaries and as many maximums during their near flawless 89-ball stand.

"MS Dhoni Will Ask What Difference It Makes?" Virender Sehwag On 'IPL Milestone'

India and Chennai Super Kings Legend MS Dhoni reached a new milestone on Monday as he went past 5000-run mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Though there are seven batters ahead of Dhoni in the list of top-scoring batters in the league, none had done so well batting at the number the wicket-keeper batter does. While the new milestone was a big talking point for fans, former India cricketer Virender Sehwag doesn't feel such milestones matter a lot to Dhoni.