Virender Sehwag Names Player Who Suggested His Name To Ganguly For Opener's Role

18.08.2022 - 19:53 sports.ndtv.com

Virender Sehwag is considered one of the finest opening batters to have played for India. The Delhi star, who started his career in the middle order, made an instant impact when he was given an opportunity to open the innings for the country.

He made his beginning as an opener in limited overs cricket but it was in Test cricket that he shone the brightest. His attacking stroke play was a pleasant sight for Indian cricket fans, but for opposition bowlers it was nothing short of a nightmare.

Arch-rivals Pakistan have been on the receiving end of several Sehwag masterclasses and former Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar acknowledged that during a chat with Sehwag on Star Sports.

The broadcaster posted a short video of the show on Twitter in which the duo can be seen reminiscing the past and the days when they played each other in opposing teams.

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Pakistan defeated India by 5 wickets in the Super 4 encounter of the Asia Cup and that has put Rohit Sharma's team in a tricky situation as they now need to beat Sri Lanka and Afghanistan to ensure they reach the final. India will also have to keep in mind their net run rate as Sri Lanka's big win over Afghanistan has put them in a good position. India take on Sri Lanka in a must-win match on Tuesday.

Mastercard Acquires Title Sponsorship Rights For All BCCI International, Domestic Home Matches

Mastercard on Monday announced its collaboration with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to broaden its strategic outreach to Indian audiences. During this association, Mastercard will be the title sponsor for all international matches (both women and men) held on home ground, domestic cricket matches like Irani Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Ranji Trophy organized by the BCCI as also all junior cricket (Under 19 and Under 23) matches held in India.

Gujarat Giants Onboard Chris Gayle For Legends League Cricket

Gujarat Giants have picked the boss of T20 Cricket, Chris Gayle on Saturday. The Jamaican allrounder will dawn the Giants colour alongside Virender Sehwag as the Legends League Cricket kicks off from September 16 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. As per the draft rules, franchises have three days to finalise their respective squad including any additional choice of Cricket Legend with their available franchise purse. Giants had already spent INR 5,51,80,000 to buy 15 stalwarts on Friday, during the virtual draft and were left with INR 2,48,20,000 to finalise their squad.

Legends League Cricket: Chris Gayle to play for Gujarat Giants

Chris Gayle will don the Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants jersey in the upcoming season of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) along with Virender Sehwag when action begins at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on September 16. As per the LLC draft rules, franchises have three days to finalise their respective squads, including any additional choice of cricket legends with their available franchise purse.

Sourav Ganguly To Not Participate As Player In Legends League Cricket's Benefit Match On September 16

Former India captain and current BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has expressed his inability to participate as a player for the Legends League Cricket Benefit Match however he will be extending his support when Indian Maharajas face World XI on September 16 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In a letter addressed to the League, the BCCI President wished his cricketing colleagues all the best for the benefit match and the league.

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir To Lead Gujarat Giants And India Capitals In Legends League Cricket

Former India opening pair of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir will lead Gujarat Giants and India Capitals at the upcoming Legends League Cricket. While the Gujarat Giants is owned by the Adani Group, the owners of India Capitals are GMR Sportsline. "I am excited to get back to the cricket ground again. Having Adani Group as Team Principal and a professional outfit like Gujarat Giants is a perfect way to kick start this cricketing innings once again. I have personally always believed in playing fearless cricket and I will continue to propagate the same brand of cricket here too," said Gujarat Giants skipper Sehwag.