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2 days ago
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"MS Dhoni Dropped Me...": Ex-India Star, With Over 17000 International Runs, Once Considered Early ODI Retirement
Former India opener Virender Sehwag has opened up on the moment when he considered retiring early from one-day internationals (ODIs). The fearless opener of his time revealed that he was dropped from the team under MS Dhoni 's captaincy in 2007-08 ODI tri-series between India, Australia and Sri Lanka and this is when he contemplated calling time on his career in the format. Sehwag added that Sachin Tendulkar 's advice helped him reinstate the belief and later shine for India again. "In 2007-08 series when we were in Australia, I played the first three matches of the Commonwealth Bank Series and then MS Dhoni dropped me from the side. I wasn't picked for a while after that. Then I felt that if I can't be a part of the playing XI, then there was no point in my playing ODI cricket," said Sehwag on Padamjeet Sehrawat 's YouTube channel. "Then I went to Tendulkar and said, 'I am thinking of retiring from ODIs'. He said, 'No, I went through a similar phase in 1999-2000, where I felt I should leave cricket. But that phase came and went. So, you are going through a trough, but it will pass. Don't make any decision when you are emotional. Give yourself some time and 1-2 series, and then take a call.' When that series ended, I played in the next series and made a lot of runs. I played the 2011 World Cup and we won the World Cup as well". Sehwag made his ODI debut against arch-rivals Pakistan in 1999 and played his first Test against South Africa in 2001. He is the only Indian batter to have scored two triple centuries in Test cricket. The right-handed batter also has a double century to his name in the ODI format. He scored 219 runs against the West Indies in 2011. Sehwag represented the country in 104 Tests, scoring 8586 runs at an average of 49.34. He hit 23 centuries and 32 half-centuries in the longest format of the game. Sehwag was also adjudged ICC Test player of the year in 2010 as he scored 1282 runs in 10 Test matches, including six centuries. In 251 ODIs, Sehwag scored 8273 runs at a strike-rate of over 104. The former opener smashed 15 hundreds and 38 half-centuries. Sehwag was also part of 2007 World T20 and 2011 World Cup winning teams.
News18
2 days ago
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Virender Sehwag's Big Reveal: 'MS Dhoni Dropped Me, I Went To Sachin Tendulkar...'
Last Updated: Virender Sehwag considered retiring from ODIs before the 2011 World Cup after being dropped by MS Dhoni but was convinced by Sachin Tendulkar to continue. One of India's greatest openers, Virender Sehwag, has revealed that he had considered retiring from ODI cricket before the 2011 World Cup after then-captain MS Dhoni dropped him from the 11 for a long time. He said he was convinced by his batting partner and legend Sachin Tendulkar against that decision. Sehwag's story was from the 2007-2008 Commonwealth Bank Series. He played the first five completed matches and managed only 81 runs at an average of 16.20 with a best score of 33. He was dropped from the last three games as India went on to beat Sri Lanka and then Australia in both finals. His comeback was six months later in the Kitply Cup, where he scored 150 runs in three matches, including two fifties and went on a consistent run of form. 'In the 2007-08 series in Australia, I played the first three (five) matches and then MS Dhoni dropped me from the side. I wasn't picked for a while after that. Then I felt that if I can't be a part of the playing XI, then there was no point in my playing ODI cricket." 'Then I went to Tendulkar and said, 'I am thinking of retiring from ODIs'. He said, 'No, I went through a similar phase in 1999-2000, where I felt I should leave cricket. But that phase came and went. So, you are going through a trough, but it will pass. Don't make any decision when you are emotional. Give yourself some time and 1-2 series, and then take a call.' When that series ended, I played in the next series and made a lot of runs. I played the 2011 World Cup and we won the World Cup as well". Sehwag retired with 8273 runs in 251 matches. Virender Sehwag speaks on son Aryavir Sehwag also spoke about Aryair, his son who's slowly coming through the ranks of Delhi cricket. He said they have already had a conversation about pressure and Aryavir is aware of what he faces. 'Pressure is something that you give, not take. I have told him he can play the way he wants if he is interested and if he wants to become a cricketer. Things are going well for now. Hope he goes on to play either for India or the Ranji Trophy. He's working hard. He's only 15 and he'll learn a lot in future," Sehwag said. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
