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"Has Mohammed Siraj Picked Wickets?": Virender Sehwag, Rohan Gavaskar's Unfiltered Dig At Selectors

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on April 30 announced the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup set to be played in USA and West Indies. Among the major snubs from the team was Rinku Singh. The swashbuckling finisher was not picked in the 15-member India squad while he was kept in the list of reserves alongside Shubman Gill, Khaleel Ahmed and Avesh Khan. The idea of the selectors dropping Rinku surprised many former cricketers and experts of the game.

Virender Sehwag Lambasts R Ashwin, Says He "Won't Find A Place In My Team"

Former India batter Virender Sehwag has raised concerns over veteran spin-bowling all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin's form in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ashwin has struggled to pick wickets in IPL 2024, managing just two scalps in eight matches, and has also leaked over nine runs per over. Despite his struggles, Ashwin recently claimed that taking wickets in T20s is irrelevant. Reacting to his remark, Sehwag slammed Ashwin and said that the veteran might go unsold in the auction next season.

"Sachin Tendulkar Batted At No. 4": Virender Sehwag's Sensational T20 World Cup Message For Virat

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli has emerged as an unlikely option for opening the innings along with Rohit Sharma amid his fine run of form in IPL 2024. Kohli, who scored another half-century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the match against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, is currently the highest run-scorer in the competition and many experts including former India skipper Sourav Ganguly backed him to open the innings in the T20 World Cup 2024. However, legendary India batter Virender Sehwag believes that Virat should continue to bat at No. 3 and even mentioned Sachin Tendulkar's decision to demote himself to No. 4 during the 2007 World Cup to make his point.

Virender Sehwag Names His Strongest India XI For T20 World Cup. No Hardik Pandya In List

As the deadline for the selection of India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad nears, former batter Virender Sehwag has named his strongest XI for the marquee event in the Americas. ICC have set May 1 as the deadline for squad submission for the participating teams. According to reports, India captain Rohit Sharma will sit down with the BCCI selectors in a meeting that is set to take place in New Delhi later this week to discuss India's squad.

Virender Sehwag Asked Sky Sports "GBP 10,000 A Day" For Commentary. This Was The Reply

Virender Sehwag is among the few stars who never shies away from calling a spade, a spade. In a recent interaction, he revealed how an English broadcaster's request to include him in its panel was turned down by him. He made the revelation while talking to Australian cricket great Adam Gilchrist. Famous broadcaster Sky Sports wanted to have Sehwag in its panel but the business deal rather turned into a hilarious chat after the ex-India opener disclosed it the amount he would charge.

Virender Sehwag Turned Down Staggering BBL Offer, Said, "I Spent More Last Night"

One of the biggest hitters of the cricket ball in the game, Virender Sehwag is a name that needs no introduction in the global cricketing spectrum. While Sehwag's heroics for the Indian team, especially his triple ton in Test cricket, are etched in history books, not many are aware of the whopping offer he once received from the Big Bash League in Australia. Sehwag, in a chat with Australian cricket great Adam Gilchrist, revealed he was offered $100,000 once by a BBL franchise but he turned down the offer.

Marcus Stoinis Enters History Books, Surpasses Ex-PBKS Star For Huge IPL Record

Australia and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) all-rounder Marcus Stoinis registered the highest individual score ever during a run-chase in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday. The veteran accomplished this feat during his side's game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chepauk Stadium.While the wickets were falling and the run rate was climbing at the other end, Stoinis held the other end steady, playing a knock of perfectly calculated aggression and caution to breach CSK's Chepauk fortress for the first time this season.

"Rohit Sharma Did Not Even Win...": Virender Sehwag's Blunt Message For Hardik Pandya's Critics

The IPL 2024 campaign of Mumbai Indians experienced a major roadblock as the Hardik Pandya-led side was defeated comprehensively by Rajasthan Royals on Monday. As a result, MI have just six points from 8 matches and will have to win all of their remaining matches to qualify for the playoffs. Hardik also faced a lot of criticism following lackluster performances both as player and captain. This has been a common trend since he replaced Rohit Sharma as the MI captain but legendary India batter Virender Sehwag believes that the all-rounder should put himself under pressure. He said that even Rohit did not win the IPL title in the last 2-3 seasons and despite expectations from fans, Hardik should focus on himself.

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"Has Mohammed Siraj Picked Wickets?": Virender Sehwag, Rohan Gavaskar's Unfiltered Dig At Selectors

Virender Sehwag Lambasts R Ashwin, Says He "Won't Find A Place In My Team"

"Sachin Tendulkar Batted At No. 4": Virender Sehwag's Sensational T20 World Cup Message For Virat

Virender Sehwag Names His Strongest India XI For T20 World Cup. No Hardik Pandya In List

Virender Sehwag Asked Sky Sports "GBP 10,000 A Day" For Commentary. This Was The Reply

Virender Sehwag Turned Down Staggering BBL Offer, Said, "I Spent More Last Night"

Marcus Stoinis Enters History Books, Surpasses Ex-PBKS Star For Huge IPL Record

"Rohit Sharma Did Not Even Win...": Virender Sehwag's Blunt Message For Hardik Pandya's Critics