"Will Thrash You Like A...": Virender Sehwag Reveals Conversation With Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Harbhajan Singh Ahead of 1st IPL

02.04.2023 - 03:09 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is in its 16th edition. Over the last decade-and-half the cash-rich T20 league has changed the contours of Indian and world cricket.

This is one tournament where every top player in the world wants to compete. However, when the tournament began in 2008, nobody had any idea that it would grow so big.

Compatriots playing for the national team was the norm, but IPL pitched them against one another. Former India star Virender Sehwag narrated a funny conversation when the IPL first happened and it involved Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra too. "When IPL happened, before that you used to play for the Indian team, now those same players got divided and played for different teams.

Some played for my team, while some played for other teams. Especially Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Harbhajan Singh - they were my close friends - we used to say that you have played so much at the nets, come to the match and tumhe to kutte ki maar marunga (will thrash you like a dog)," Sehwag said on Star Sports. "However, nothing like that happened.

cricket India Cricket Team Star Sports Harbhajan Singh Virender Sehwag Ashish Nehra Gujarat Titans India Delhi

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.

IPL 2023: "Shouldn't Go To A Stage Where Dhoni Gets Banned" - Virender Sehwag's Stern Warning To CSK

Former Indian cricket team batter Virender Sehwag had a stern warning for Chennai Super Kings bowlers with respect to the massive number of extras conceded by them. The number of wides and no-balls has been the source of major concern this season and even skipper MS Dhoni has spoken at length about the problem. Due to the alarming number of extras, CSK have faced difficulties in finish their overs within the stipulated time and Sehwag believes that this can ultimately result in a ban for Dhoni. The former India opener warned the bowlers that such a ban can be very harmful for CSK.

'You Can Have Many Great Minds In Dressing Room...': Virender Sehwag Attacks Delhi Capitals Players

Former India batter Virender Sehwag has lashed out at the Delhi Capitals players for their performance in IPL 2023. The David Warner-led side started their campaign this edition with four consecutive defeats. Lucknow Super Giants handed DC a 50-run defeat to DC in their opening game while Gujarat Titans beat them by 6 wickets in the second game. DC lost their third match to Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs before Mumbai Indians beat them by 6 wickets for their fifth loss on trot.

'You Can Have Many Great Minds...': Virender Sehwag's Scathing Attack On Delhi Capitals Players

"You Get A Slap From...": Virender Sehwag Blasts Shubman Gill's Approach In PBKS vs GT Match

Shubman Gill was the top-scoring batter for Gujarat Titans as the Hardik Pandya-led franchise defeated Punjab Kings in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash on Thursday. Though Gill scored the most runs of all batters in the match, former India batter Virender Sehwag wasn't impressed with the opening batter's approach in the game. It was only after scoring a half-century that Gill looked to accelerate and Sehwag wasn't happy seeing the star batter keep such a selfish approach.

Sachin Tendulkar Hit Me And Said "Tujhe Kishore Kumar Bana Dunga": Virender Sehwag Recounts Epic Tale

Having idolised him as a youngster, former India batter Virender Sehwag formed an excellent opening partnership with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Both Sehwag and Tendulkar played a crucial role in India's World Cup triumph on home soil in 2011. Over the years, both Sehwag and Tendulkar have shared plenty of anecdotes from their time together on and off the field. In a video shared on Twitter, Sehwag has now shared another interesting tale, involving Tendulkar.