Virender Sehwag is celebrating his birthday today. The former Indian cricket team opener is best remembered for his explosive starts at the top and also the quirky replies which he gave to reporters and opponents. All other batters of the world were one on side, and on the other side was Sehwag’s side.
How many batters in the world can sing a song just before hitting six. Sehwag did it often. As mentioned ahead, his replies at press conferences were epic as well. In this article now, we will look back at the five best replies that Sehwag gave.
1. Virender Sehwag explains difference between him and Tendulkar
In an interview, once Sehwag had to explain the difference between him and Tendulkar. Giving a very practical answer, Sehwag said: “Our bank balance.”
2. When Sehwag destroyed Boycott
Geoffrey Boycott was not a big fan of Sehwag’s batting style and approach. Destroying Boycott with a one-liner, Sehwag once said: “Boycott can say what he wants. He once batted the whole day and hit just one four.”
3. When Sehwag owned Michael Clarke
During a match between India and Australia, Sehwag had a banter with Michael Clarke. “Your teammates call you Pup, right?”, Sehwag asked. To which Clarke replied, “Ya mate”. Sehwag then asked him, “Which breed?
4. Sehwag’s style of dealing with reverse swing
During a county match, Abdul Razzaq troubled Sehwag and Jeremy Snape of Leicestershire with his reverse swing bowling. With the aim of stopping the reverse swing, Sehwag came up with a plan. “We must lose this ball. I have a plan,” Sehwag said. He smashed the ball out of the park, and then a new ball was taken. Sehwag told Snape they will be fine for one hour now.
5. Team man Sehwag
Once when Sehwag got out on 195 against Australia in a Test at MCG in 2003, he received a question as to why he did not try for singles. “I just missed the six by just three yards,” he replied.
