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Suryakumar Yadav "Surely An X-factor": India Great Backs Star Batter For World Cup

Former India batter Virender Sehwag feels Suryakumar Yadav can be the "x-factor" for the Rohit Sharma-led side, heading into next month's ODI World Cup on home soil. Suryakumar struck a flawless 49 ball 50, which included five fours and a six, in the first ODI against Australia in Mohali. The star batter, who had been going throw a slump in the 50-over format, ended a 21-match drought with an ODI fifty. Sehwag hailed Suryakumar after his knock, saying not many batters can create fear in the minds of opposition.

"Don't Know Why He Was...": Suryakumar Yadav's Post-Match Act Baffles Virender Sehwag

The talismanic Suryakumar Yadav finally roared back to form in ODI cricket, scoring 50 runs off 49 balls before being dismissed. Surya, who remains a part of India's ODI World Cup squad too, hasn't quite managed to impress in the 50-over format while wearing the Indian team but the Mohali ODI on Friday was different. In fact, even after the match had ended, Surya reportedly did some more batting practice in the nets. When former India cricketer Virender Sehwag was asked about the mentality behind such an act, he said that it's not something he personally ever did.

Asia Cup 2023: "OK Google, Play Mohammed Siraj..." - Ex-India Star's 'Unplayable' Praise For Star Pacer Wins Internet

Mohammed Siraj was in the form of his life as he produced a devastating spell of pace bowling to guide India to the Asia Cup 2023 title on Sunday. Siraj finished with six wickets as the Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Sri Lanka comprehensively by 10 wickets. Siraj looked in brilliant from during the very beginning and he went right through the Sri Lankan top-order with four wickets in a single over. Former Indian cricket team opener Wasim Jaffer lauded Siraj for his effort and came up with a rather witty praise.

"Best Hitting I Have Seen...: Virender Sehwag Impressed With Star Who Slammed 83-Ball 174. Not An Indian

Virender Sehwag was one power-packed batter for the Indian cricket team, He changed the way Indian openers were looked at with his clean hitting and his non-chalant attitude. So, when he praises someone's batting as the "best hitting" he has seen in a 'long, long time' pne ought ti take note. Heinrich Klaasen slammed 174 off 83 balls to lead South Africa to a 164-run win in the fourth one-day international against Australia at SuperSport Park on Friday.

Hardik Pandya Left Out As Virender Sehwag Picks First Five Players Of His Dream ODI XI

India great Virender Sehwag has revealed the first five players he would pick if given the task of building a dream ODI XI. Sehwag is well-known as one of the best ODI batters in recent times, with the dynamic right-hander having scored 8273 runs in 251 matches and 15 centuries for India in 50-over cricket with his unique attacking style at the top of the batting order.

Fan Says Virender Sehwag Should Have Been MP Before Gautam Gambhir. Here's His Reply...

Former Indian cricket team opener Virender Sehwag believes that sportspersons should not enter politics as most of them only enter the field for "ego and hunger for power". Taking to X, formerly Twitter, he wrote, "I am not at all interested in politics. Have been approached by both major parties in the last two elections. My view is that most entertainers or sportsman should not enter politics as most are there for their own ego and hunger for power and barely spare genuine time for people; few are exceptions, but generally, most only do PR." "I love being involved with cricket and commentating, and being a part-time MP whenever convenient is not something I ever aspire for." The cricketer was responding to a man who "thought" Sehwag should have been an MP before Gautam Gambhir.

"Not Only A Great Cricketer...": Ex-India Players Condole Death Of Zimbabwe's Heath Streak

The news of former Zimbabwe skipper Heath Streak's death left the entire cricketing community utterly shocked. Streak, who played 65 Tests and 189 ODIs for Zimbabwe from 1993 to 2005, died on Sunday after battling liver cancer for a long time. His wife Nadine Streak took to her Facebook handle and shared the sad news of her husband's death. Many former cricketers also came forward and shared their respective condolences to the Zimbabwe great, who has scalped 216 wickets in Test cricket.

"Chai Pakode...": Virender Sehwag's Ultimate Dig At Asia Cup Scheduling Is Gold

Former India opening batter Virender Sehwag has taken a dig at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) over the scheduling of the ongoing Asia Cup. Sehwag's comments came after the blockbuster game between India and Pakistan was washed out due to rain in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Notably, the ongoing Asia Cup is being held under the hybrid model after India refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament. The India vs Pakistan ended in a no-contest after rain washed out the entire second innings.

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Suryakumar Yadav "Surely An X-factor": India Great Backs Star Batter For World Cup

"Don't Know Why He Was...": Suryakumar Yadav's Post-Match Act Baffles Virender Sehwag

Asia Cup 2023: "OK Google, Play Mohammed Siraj..." - Ex-India Star's 'Unplayable' Praise For Star Pacer Wins Internet

"Best Hitting I Have Seen...: Virender Sehwag Impressed With Star Who Slammed 83-Ball 174. Not An Indian

Hardik Pandya Left Out As Virender Sehwag Picks First Five Players Of His Dream ODI XI

Fan Says Virender Sehwag Should Have Been MP Before Gautam Gambhir. Here's His Reply...

"Not Only A Great Cricketer...": Ex-India Players Condole Death Of Zimbabwe's Heath Streak

"Chai Pakode...": Virender Sehwag's Ultimate Dig At Asia Cup Scheduling Is Gold