"My Game Got Worse": Virender Sehwag Shreds IPL Franchise For Ruining His Form

Out of the old IPL franchises, which have been playing since the inaugural 2008 edition, only three franchises - Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals - are yet to win the T20 league. Indian cricket team great Virender Sehwag played for PBKS (then Kings XI Punjab) for two seasons. Now, in a blatant dig at the franchise, Sehwag has termed his time with the franchise resulted in his spectacular loss of form.

"Jab mein Punjab mein gaya tab mera strike rate gir gaya. Woh kehte hai na ke jaisi sangati waisa behave karte ho. Toh waha ki sangati waisi hi thi. Jeet te the nahi, khel te acha the nahi, toh mera game aur thoda kharab ho gaya (When I went to Punjab, my strike rate went down. There's a saying you behave like your company. Same was the case. They did not win anything or played well)," Sehwag said while speaking on Star Sports.

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The start of the IPL 2024 has been lukewarm for Punjab Kings. After winning the first match against Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their second match on Monday.

Following his side's win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) game, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf Du Plessis lauded Virat Kohli for his knock, saying that his stay was important at that playing surface and he is still passionate about the sport.
The 'Chasemaster' Virat roared out loud and Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik delivered fine finishes to help RCB secure four wicket win over PBKS at their home turf of Chinaswammy Stadium on Monday.

Following the match, Du Plessis said about Virat, "Virat was important on that pitch. He is still enjoying himself, very passionate about playing cricket. Fresh and motivated to