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Dhoni vs Virat vs Rohit: Virender Sehwag Makes His Choice Clear In "This Or That" Challenge

"This or that" challenge has become a trend on social media, with celebrities being asked to pick between two names in a rapid-fire round. Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag also engaged in the challenge at the Delhi Premier League T20 tournament, asked to make his preferences known from some of the biggest names in cricketing history. During the challenge, Sehwag came across the names of three Indian players - Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma. It was the Mumbai Indians star who stood tall at the last.

Virender Sehwag Explains Why He Prefers IPL Coaching Role Over Team India

The Indian cricket team found a new coach in the form of Gautam Gambhir after Rahul Dravid's tenure ended, with a triumphant T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. Though Gambhir doesn't have coaching experience with state or Ranji teams, he did very well while mentoring Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders in the last three years. Gambhir, however, didn't have much competition for the Team India head coach job, with only WV Raman competing with him. Many names were linked with the position left vacant by Rahul Dravid but most weren't keen. Former India star Virender Sehwag has explained why.

"With Gautam Gambhir's Arrival...": Virender Sehwag's Honest Take On New India Head Coach

A T20I series win and an ODI series loss, that's how Gautam Gambhir began his stint as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. While there's plenty that Gambhir has to learn and implement in the coming weeks, the success or failure of his role as a coach will be defined by the way the Indian team performs in ICC events. Though there remain those who find certain aspects of Gambhir's coaching style tricky, his former opening partner Virender Sehwag doesn't think there are many challenges from the coach's point of view.

Rohit Sharma Overtakes Sachin Tendulkar To Claim Massive Record With Half-Century Against Sri Lanka

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma continued his dominant run in ODI cricket with yet another half-century during the second game against Sri Lanka, overtaking Rahul Dravid to become the country's fourth-highest run-getter in the format. After a half-century in the first ODI, Rohit continued firing all cylinders in the second ODI, scoring 66 in just 44 balls, with five fours and four sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 145. Now in 264 matches, Rohit has scored 10,831 runs at an average of 49.23, with a strike rate of 92.29, with 31 centuries and 57 fifties. His best score is 264. Also, as an opener, Rohit has overtaken Sachin Tendulkar to register the most fifty-plus scores for India in international cricket. With 43 centuries and 78 fifties, he has got 121 fifty-plus scores as an opener in all of cricket, just one more than Sachin's 120, who had 45 centuries and 75 fifties as an opener.

Hardik Pandya Snubbed As Virender Sehwag Picks Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Replacement

Former India batter Virender Sehwag has backed the team management's decision to appoint youngster Shubman Gill as captain for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. Gill will lead an inexperienced squad against Zimbabwe in what could be the first series for the new Indian head coach. India captain Rohit Sharma, star batter Virat Kohli and a host of other senior players have been rested for the T20I tour. Sharing his views on Gill's appoitment as captain, Sehwag suggested that the youngster is the prime candidate to take up the mantle permanently whenever Rohit steps down.

India vs South Africa - "I Wouldn't Have Replied": Virender Sehwag Fumes Over Question Asked To Rohit Sharma

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag slammed a question asked by the media to Rohit Sharma, ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final against England in Guyana. After India's win over Australia in the Super 8 stage, Pakistan legend Inzamam-ul-Haq had raised suspicion over possible ball tampering by India. The reason behind his doubt was that Arshdeep Singh was able to create reverse as early as the 15th over. While Rohit Sharma denied any wrongdoing, former India vice-captain Sehwag criticised such questions being asked to the players.

'Win T20 World Cup For Rahul Dravid': Virender Sehwag's Epic Message For Team India

Team India is all set to face the defending champions England in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Thursday in Guyana. Rohit Sharma and co had a brilliant run in the group stage and the Super 8s, where they remained unbeaten. India will now aim to avenge their 2022 semi-final defeat against England and enter the final of the tournament. Clinching this World Cup title will be special moment for India as they will not only end their 11-year ICC trophy drought but also give a special parting gift to their head coach Rahul Dravid.

"Needs To Make Way For A Younger Player": Ex-India Star's Fresh Dig At Shakib Al Hasan After India Rout Bangladesh

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag criticised Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan's approach in the 197-run chase against India as they suffered a 50-run defeat in the T20 World Cup Super Eight clash on Saturday. After being asked to bat first, Hardik Pandya hammered an unbeaten 50 off 27 balls studded with four fours and three sixes while Virat Kohli scored 37 to guide India to 196/5 in 20 overs. In response, Bangladesh faltered in the middle overs after a decent start as they lost wickets at regular intervals and failed to get over the line. Shakib departed after scoring 11 off seven balls while trying to hit Kuldeep Yadav to a boundary.

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Dhoni vs Virat vs Rohit: Virender Sehwag Makes His Choice Clear In "This Or That" Challenge

Virender Sehwag Explains Why He Prefers IPL Coaching Role Over Team India

"With Gautam Gambhir's Arrival...": Virender Sehwag's Honest Take On New India Head Coach

Rohit Sharma Overtakes Sachin Tendulkar To Claim Massive Record With Half-Century Against Sri Lanka

Hardik Pandya Snubbed As Virender Sehwag Picks Rohit Sharma's Captaincy Replacement

India vs South Africa - "I Wouldn't Have Replied": Virender Sehwag Fumes Over Question Asked To Rohit Sharma

'Win T20 World Cup For Rahul Dravid': Virender Sehwag's Epic Message For Team India

"Needs To Make Way For A Younger Player": Ex-India Star's Fresh Dig At Shakib Al Hasan After India Rout Bangladesh