Virender Sehwag has actually compelled me to write this post, it has been a stunning performance and I must confess that I have missed the innings of a lifetime. I have always admired Virender Sehwag's style of batting but this innings in particular has made me a bigger fan of his. The ease at which he plays and all those over the top shots that he plays so fearlessly makes him a force to recon. I would like to quote the words of my friend Jitender 'Test average of 52, strike rate of 80, 6100 odd runs, its fine he is not consistent otherwise no test team would have played India'.
I find his comments very true, Sehwag has always been criticised for not shouldering the responsibility, throwing away his wicket at crucial times, not being consistent and what not. I would like you guys to take a look at his records here. His records speak for him. The match against Sri Lanka today has just re - emphasised the fact that Sehwag is a dangerous batsman and is a nightmare for any bowler. Look at Muralitharan's bowling analysis 20 overs 119 runs @5.95 per over and we are talking about the bowler with the maximum number of wickets in Test Cricket. Also if you followed Sehwag's progress from 180 odd to 200 he took just an over for it.
This has been a mind blowing innings and the best part is that it is not over yet. Also the pace at which Sehwag has got his run has left him with so much time in the match that he can actually go on and score even 400 runs. I wish he can just go for it. Even if he fails, I believe he has done his bit and has given India the chance to win the test match and sit on top of the ICC Test Cricket Ranking. Cheers !!!
I find his comments very true, Sehwag has always been criticised for not shouldering the responsibility, throwing away his wicket at crucial times, not being consistent and what not. I would like you guys to take a look at his records here. His records speak for him. The match against Sri Lanka today has just re - emphasised the fact that Sehwag is a dangerous batsman and is a nightmare for any bowler. Look at Muralitharan's bowling analysis 20 overs 119 runs @5.95 per over and we are talking about the bowler with the maximum number of wickets in Test Cricket. Also if you followed Sehwag's progress from 180 odd to 200 he took just an over for it.
This has been a mind blowing innings and the best part is that it is not over yet. Also the pace at which Sehwag has got his run has left him with so much time in the match that he can actually go on and score even 400 runs. I wish he can just go for it. Even if he fails, I believe he has done his bit and has given India the chance to win the test match and sit on top of the ICC Test Cricket Ranking. Cheers !!!
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