Virender Sehwag

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'He said I will be the next captain. But 2 months later, I got dropped ... (Hindustan Times)

Virender Sehwag came close to becoming Team India's captain but those plans couldn't come to fruition. | Cricket.

Under Wright, Sehwag found his feet in international cricket while under the supervision of Kirsten, he came a World Cup winner. In between, Sehwag played under Greg Chappell too, but the world knows how it turned out. Even a foreign coach can feel the pressure of dealing with a Tendulkar or a Dravid or a Ganguly or a Laxman." "When Greg Chappell came, the first statement which Chappell gave was that Sehwag will be the next captain. Weighing in on the foreign vs domestic coach debate, Sehwag explained the pros and cons of both while explaining how he came close to getting the India captaincy but destiny had other plans. Sehwag's best time to become captain of the Indian team was in 2005 when Greg Chappell became coach, but surprisingly, after Sourav Ganguly was forced to relinquish his captaincy and eventually booted out of the team, the duties were handed over to Rahul Dravid.

Team India Coach: 'If Virat Kohli hadn't approached me…' Virender ... (InsideSport)

'If Virat Kohli hadn't approached me...' Virender Sehwag makes SHOCKING Team India head coach role revelations, Kohli's fallout with Anil Kumble, ...

After India’s loss to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2017 final, Anil Kumble stepped down as team India’s coach. Team India Coach: One of the greatest openers in cricket history Virender Sehwag made a shocking claim about becoming India’s head coach. He said that in 2017 Virat Kohli has approached him about becoming India’s head coach after then India captain had a falling out with Anil Kumble.

Greg Chappell said I will be the next captain. 2 months later, I was ... (Times Now)

When asked to weigh in on the debate on whether Indian or foreign coaches are better, Virender Sehwag gave the example of Greg Chappell and how he was ...

[Gary Kirsten](/topic/gary-kirsten)was the best coach when it came to man management. However, on the occasion when [Greg Chappell](/topic/greg-chappell)became the head coach of the Indian team, he was initially promised the leader's role, but like many decisions of that era, things went south. [Virender Sehwag](/topic/virender-sehwag)has been one of the most iconic batsmen ever produced by India, and is certainly one of the greatest players never to become permanent captain of the Indian national team.

Virender Sehwag makes a startling comment on the BCCI ... (CricketTimes.com)

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has expressed his views on the mandatory Yo-Yo test and Dexa (bone scan test) that have been reintroduced by the Board ...

This test was a requirement for selection before the COVID-19 pandemic when Virat Kohli was the captain, as the team management emphasized the importance of having physically fit players on the field. As a result of this meeting, the BCCI decided to reintroduce the Yo-Yo fitness test as a mandatory eligibility criterion for selecting the Indian squad. He has suggested that many legendary players would not have made it to the Indian team if these tests were mandatory during his time.

Greg Chappell Promised To Make Me Captain. 2 Months Later, I ... (ABP Live)

Virender Sehwag revealed when Greg Chappell became team India's head coach, he promised the Indian batter to make him next India captain, however, ...

Even a foreign coach can feel the pressure of dealing with a Tendulkar or a Dravid or a Ganguly or a Laxman," he added. I don't know what happened in 2 months that I got dropped from the team, let alone become captain," Sehwag said in an interaction with News18. Ex-India cricketer Virender Sehwag, one of the most iconic openers of all time, made a shocking revelation when he was asked to share his opinion on whether Indian or foreign coaches are better.

'Your career is over': Virender Sehwag reveals hilarious incident ... (Moneycontrol.com)

Virender Sehwag has revealed an incident involving his former opening partner Sachin Tendulkar and former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

Sehwag added that Akhtar was left embarrassed by the incident and followed Tendulkar everywhere and even fell on his feet. “In a party that was held for Indian and Pakistani cricketers in Lucknow, Akhtar had one too many drinks and he tried to lift Tendulkar. Speaking at News 18 Chaupal, the 44-year-old revealed that at a party held in Lucknow, Akhtar tried to lift Tendulkar up but failed in his attempt and both players fell on the floor.

"A Lot Of Legends Would've Failed Yo-Yo Test": Virender Sehwag's ... (NDTVSports.com)

Recently, the BCCI reintroduced Yo-Yo test and Dexa (bone scan test) as mandatory part of the selection process.

He said that then India captain [Virat Kohli](https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/967-virat-kohli-playerprofile) and BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary had approached him. "I didn't say yes or no, but I said if I travel to West Indies, I would want my coaching staff, the assistant coach, bowling coach, batting coach and the fielding coach. He told that me that Kumble's contract will expire after the Champions Trophy in 2017 and then you can travel to West Indies with the team," said Sehwag. Sehwag took a dig at the management and stated that if the Yo-Yo test would have been mandatory during his time, then many legendary players wouldn't have been a part of Team India. “There was a trend in the Indian team that if you fail Yo-Yo test, you won't get a chance. Recently, the BCCI had reintroduced Yo-Yo test and Dexa (bone scan test) as mandatory part of selection process.