Language - | Lack of batters who can bowl has become a big problem for India, feels Aakash Chopra Analyzing India’s recent performances, Aakash Chopra has revealed that the lack of batters who can roll their arm has become a big problem for the national side. He further gave examples of former players like Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar who used to assist strike bowlers as part-timers. SportsCafe Desk |
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 | Not picking Mohammed Shami in T20Is is India’s wrong thought process, feels Virender Sehwag Virender Sehwag has criticized the Indian team management for not including Mohammed Shami in the ongoing Asia Cup, where India failed to reach the final of the tournament. Sehwag also pointed out that Shami could have been even easily picked in place of Avesh Khan when he was injured. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Legends League Cricket | Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir to lead Gujarat Giants and India Capitals respectively Former Indian openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir will captain the Adani Group-owned Gujarat Giants and GMR Group-owned India Capitals respectively in the upcoming Legends Cricket League. The season will begin on September 16 with a special match between India Maharajas and World Giants. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Asia Cup 2022 | India and Pakistan players are like brothers outside the field, reckons Virender Sehwag Virender Sehwag has revealed the camaraderie India and Pakistan players share despite being arch-rivals, stating the competitiveness is limited to the cricket field only. He dismissed the existence of any animosity between cricketers from the two countries, revealing they often spent time together. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Was told to target Sourav Ganguly’s ribs in the 1999 ODI match in Mohali, reveals Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar has revealed a bizarre talk that he had during Pakistan’s team meeting ahead of their India clash in 1999 which was played in Mohali. Akhtar recalled his team management had told him to target Indian batters' bodies, particularly Sourav Ganguly’s ribs, considering his extreme pace. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Sachin Tendulkar remained focused despite Shahid Afridi abusing him, Virender Sehwag recalls 2003 World Cup encounter Virender Sehwag has finally revealed the things that occurred on the field during Sachin Tendulkar's mesmerizing knock against Pakistan in the 2003 World Cup, recounting how the batter remained focused despite the sledging. He went on to comment on the India-Pakistan rivalry and what it entails. SportsCafe Desk |
 | You would bowl the perfect ball and Virender Sehwag would hit you for six, raves Brett Lee Brett Lee has lauded Virender Sehwag to no ends, describing him using the most affluent adjectives while explaining why his unpredictable batting style made him so difficult to bowl to. He went on to compare Sehwag with Sachin Tendulkar and recount tales that made him realize his immense talent. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Would prefer Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and KL Rahul as top three batters in World Cup in Australia, reveals Virender Sehwag Virender Sehwag has vouched for Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and KL Rahul for the top three spots in the batting order as his choices for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. Sehwag also added that Umran Malik should be given an opportunity to play for the national team in World Cup. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Rohit Sharma could be relieved of the T20I captaincy, believes Virender Sehwag Virender Sehwag is of the opinion that Rohit Sharma could be relieved of his captaincy duties from T20Is to manage his workload and mental fatigue. Sehwag also mentioned that reliving him from T20I captaincy will also allow Rohit to take breaks from the shorter format to prepare for ODIs and Tests. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Rahul Tripathi was best No. 3 batter in IPL 2022, reckons Virender Sehwag Virender Sehwag has reckoned that Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Rahul Tripathi was the best No. 3 batsman in the recently-concluded IPL 2022. Tripathi, who was bought at INR 8.5 crore at the mega auction, played a crucial role when SRH won five matches on the bounce, but due to lack of support, they failed. SportsCafe Desk |