Sehwag - Best Batsman In World Cricket Right Now

[Spark]

That's what I just said, didn't I?

Was narrowing it to only include the Australian team. Wasn't contradicting, just expanding.

 

[Jono]

He's not entirely faultless for that, though. Dropped for the last series due to form, yeah?

Haha yep.

Wow, can't believe in 2007 we didn't have Sehwag in our team. Feels so weird.

Jaffer and Karthik opening the batting seems lol now, but it won us a series in England

 

[DingDong]

wish we had a sehwag

 

[honestbharani]

He's not entirely faultless for that, though. Dropped for the last series due to form, yeah?

yeah.. form. that word matters, doesn't it?

 

[vcs]

Haha yep.

Wow, can't believe in 2007 we didn't have Sehwag in our team. Feels so weird.

Jaffer and Karthik opening the batting seems lol now, but it won us a series in England

They did damn well for us in that series. That series win was a proper team effort.

 

[kingpin]

wish we had a sehwag

Yo have mccullum...

 

[Jono]

Indeed.

 

[honestbharani]

BFJ > SehWAG, tbh..

 

[kingpin]

BFJ=????

tbh=????

 

[honestbharani]

BFJ = Big Fat Jessy (Ryder)


tbh = to be honest

 

[Black_Warrior]

^ Thank you..I always struggle with the IIRC, AWTA, TJB JBT, TUW, HRI, AAGU etc etc

 

[tooextracool]

You do understand Sehwag last played a test in England in 2002, right?

Whats your point? Someone who averages 70+ over the past year playing almost exclusively in the subcontinent (and struggling in the one series he played outside) vs someone whos averaging 60 odd over the past year having played in England, South Africa, Australia etc.

You are telling me theres a case for Sehwag being miles ahead of this person?

 

[weldone]

theres a case for Sehwag being miles ahead of this person?

No, there's a case for neither being miles ahead of the other...

 

[kingpin]

Hyden on Sehwag

Virender Sehwag world’s best opener, says Matthew Hayden

It may be too sweeping a statement to say that India’s batting begins and ends with Virender Sehwag.

However, recent records, particularly the numbers in Sri Lanka, force one to draw such an inference. He has been the highest scorer with 240 runs in four games.Skipper MS Dhoni is a distant second with only 73.

Sehwag, who was also India’s key batsman in the Tests against Sri Lanka, is also the highest scorer in the tournament. “He is the best opener in the world,” declared Matthew Hayden, himself an accomplished opener till he retired in 2009. “Few players leave the impact that Virender can leave in a game,” the Aussie told DNA.

According to Hayden, Sehwag’s biggest strength is his natural ability to play freely. “He leaves an impact on every match, be it a Test, an ODI or a T20 contest. He brings excitement and drama to the game from the very first ball.”

Hayden says he is amazed by Sehwag’s ability to play square off the wicket without moving his feet.

“The best thing about his batting is the shots he plays square off the wicket. His ability to go over the top and over backward-point is amazing. It’s such a great strength that few can match. He looks to attack always.”

Hayden, who was also known to be an attacking batsman, is particularly impressed with Sehwag’s track record in Tests. “With Test cricket, we’re not giving as much attention as we should be.

Tests are all about strategy. Virender destroys all strategies. He brings the excitement and drama from the first ball.

If Test cricket is still alive, it is because of players like him. It’s good for the game.”

Hayden says Sehwag is also the best batsman in the Indian team along with Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina. “Among the Indians, he is one of the best along with Sachin but I think Sehwag makes a big impact.”

Hayden says his Chennai Super Kings teammate is also a quality player who will do well in all forms of the game. “I’m so happy for Raina that he got his first Test hundred. He is such a bundle of talent. I keep mentoring him. We exchange messages and e-mails. He has got the right talent and temperament to play Tests as much as ODIs and T20. I think he will develop into a fine all-round talent.”

Hayden goes to the extent of anointing Raina as India’s future captain. “He’s got tremendous leadership qualities. I won’t be surprised if Raina becomes India’s ODI captain. He is a superb fielder and fits into the team culture. He wants his teammates to succeed. He is a steady and balanced character, irrespective of the highs and lows. I think he can lead India when Dhoni passes the baton.”

G8 comment on sehwag by world's best opener himself

Source: Virender Sehwag world’s best opener, says Matthew Hayden - Sport - DNA

 

[Black_Warrior]

"along with Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina".

Umm is that a typo or did he really just put Sachin, Sehwag and Raina in the same line?

 

[kingpin]

"along with Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina".

Umm is that a typo or did he really just put Sachin, Sehwag and Raina in the same line?

He means to say that they are the best batsman now-a-days in Team India....But Ya 3 of them are on different levels....

 

[Jono]

Raina plays for Chennai, which Hayden also does. Hence he's obviously a fan.

 

[kingpin]

From What i have seen of Raina he is dedicated to his Team and give's 100% every time he play's better than water boy...even tough his technique is not good...

 

[honestbharani]

Yuvi is so just so damn talented though.. Quietly tipping him to come back with a bang soon.. And do better in tests that what people think of him. He has got the tools, just needs to know when to use what. Obviously, that is a BIG part of cricket and quite a few have lost out because of missing that alone, but for some reason, I feel Yuvi won't be part of that number.

 

[aussie]

Haha yep.

Wow, can't believe in 2007 we didn't have Sehwag in our team. Feels so weird.

Jaffer and Karthik opening the batting seems lol now, but it won us a series in England

They only won because English entire 1st choice pace attack was out injured.