By Admin 
Virender Sehwag, one of the most explosive batsmen of Indian cricket, was as fearless on the field as he was outspoken in front of the team management. In an old interview, Sehwag narrated such an incident from the 2008 tour of Australia, which surprised everyone. At that time, Team India’s captain was Mahendra Singh Dhoni and coach was Gary Kirsten and despite being included in the team, Sehwag was kept out of the playing eleven.
Sehwag’s anger, “I am not in the team to provide water”
Sehwag told that when he was continuously made to sit on the bench, he simply told both the captain and the coach, “If you have selected me in the team, then feed me. I have not come to give water or sit in the dugout. If you do not want to feed me, then keep someone else in the team in my place.”
This statement surprised the team management. Sehwag said that if a player is in the team, he should get a chance to play, otherwise a young player should get a chance so that he can gain experience.
Dhoni had given place to Gautam Gambhir and Uthappa
At that time, captain MS Dhoni had made changes in the opening pair as per the team’s strategy. In place of Sehwag, first Gautam Gambhir and then Robin Uthappa were given the opportunity as openers, who started the innings with Sachin Tendulkar. Sehwag was very angry with this decision because he felt that it was wrong to leave him out despite being fit and selected in the team.
Sachin Tendulkar changed Sehwag’s mind
In anger, Sehwag had even decided to retire, but then master blaster Sachin Tendulkar convinced him and changed his decision. A few years later, in the 2011 World Cup, the same Sehwag proved to be the player who gave a great start to Team India.
Gave a great comeback in 2011 World Cup
Sehwag played many memorable innings against Pakistan, Bangladesh and South Africa in the 2011 World Cup and played an important role in India becoming world champion for the second time. That anger of 2008 probably became the biggest inspiration for his comeback.