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

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.

"You Don't Expect": Virender Sehwag's Brutal Take On MS Dhoni's Captaincy In IPL 2023

MS Dhoni is well known for his courageous decisions as skipper and over the years, he has been proven correct in his understanding of the sport. However, the decision to bring Tushar Deshpande as the impact player and handing him the ball for the final over during the IPL 2023 opener between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans did not work in Dhoni's favour. Deshpande ended up conceding 51 runs in four overs and was unable to clinch the win for his side in the final over of the game. Ex-India opener Virender Sehwag weighed in on the decision to favour the youngster over a seasoned player like Moeen Ali and he had an interesting take on Dhoni's captaincy on Friday.

From Being "Next Captain" To Getting Dropped: Virender Sehwag On Tumultuous Period In Indian Cricket Team Under Greg Chappell

During his international career for the Indian cricket team, Virender Sehwag won many accolades. He was one of the few cricketers who was in the Indian team for both the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup. He is also one of four cricketers, apart from Don Bradman, Chris Gayle and Brian Lara, to score two triple centuries in Tests. In fact, he came to within seven runs of becoming the first to score three triple tons. For a cricketer of his stature, Sehwag could never become a full-time Indian cricket team skipper.

"Your Career Is Over": When Shoaib Akhtar Fell At Sachin Tendulkar's Feet For Forgiveness

Former India opener Virender Sehwag recalled a funny anecdote involving Sachin Tendulkar and ex-Pakistan pace star Shoaib Akhtar which involved an incident that is still something that the India cricketers laugh about in private. Sehwag said that Akhtar was not able to lift Tendulkar on his shoulders during an event and the entire incident ended with both cricketers on the ground. The explosive India batter also joked that Tendulkar was so heavy because he carries India's hopes on his shoulders.

"A Lot Of Legends Would've Failed Yo-Yo Test": Virender Sehwag's Startling Comment

After stating that weightlifting exercises play a major role in injury of the players these days, former India opener Virender Sehwag has once again made a startling comment regarding the Yo-Yo test. Recently, the BCCI had reintroduced Yo-Yo test and Dexa (bone scan test) as mandatory part of selection process. Sehwag took a dig at the management and stated that if the Yo-Yo test would have been mandatory during his time, then many legendary players wouldn't have been a part of Team India.

"No Indian Player Bats Like Me": Virender Sehwag. Reveals Two Players Who "Come Close"

No Indian opener has been able to replicate the clean hitting prowess of the great Virender Sehwag. Not only has he got two triple-centuries, his daredevilry with the bat made him an entertaining watch too. He was also part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup-winning teams. He played 108 Tests (8586 runs), 251 ODIs (8273 runs) and 19 T20Is (394 runs). He played his last match for India in March, 2013 against Australia. Now, Sehwag has revealed that in the current generation no Indian batter plays like him.

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

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.

On Gujarat Titans' Star, Suresh Raina's Big Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag Statement

Former Indian cricket team star Suresh Raina showered massive praise on Gujarat Titans all-rounder Deepak Hooda and backed him to play the same role that Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag used to play as an all-rounder for the national team. In a recent interaction, Raina said that the all-round capability of Hooda is something that can help India in the long run and even said that his contributions can make life easy for skipper Rohit Sharma in the upcoming ICC World Cup which will be held in India.

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

"You Don't Expect": Virender Sehwag's Brutal Take On MS Dhoni's Captaincy In IPL 2023

From Being "Next Captain" To Getting Dropped: Virender Sehwag On Tumultuous Period In Indian Cricket Team Under Greg Chappell

"Your Career Is Over": When Shoaib Akhtar Fell At Sachin Tendulkar's Feet For Forgiveness

"A Lot Of Legends Would've Failed Yo-Yo Test": Virender Sehwag's Startling Comment

"No Indian Player Bats Like Me": Virender Sehwag. Reveals Two Players Who "Come Close"

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

On Gujarat Titans' Star, Suresh Raina's Big Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag Statement