‘Prithvi Shaw could have approached me…’: Virender Sehwag Says DC never approached him for batsman advice

Former Indian cricketer and Delhi skipper Virender Sehwag believes that the youth brigade never turns to anyone for advice about their cricket, even when they are struggling with form. Citing his own example from his playing days, Sehwag said that he had arranged a meeting with Sunil Gavaskar as he needed some help regarding his batting technique. Sehwag says that today’s youth do not do such things, which the Nawab of Najafgarh does not like.

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Delhi Capitals opener Shaw was in poor form in the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL 2023) following a series of low scores in the first six matches before he was ruled out. He hit a quickfire half-century against the Punjab Kings in Dharamsala to get back in form. But their poor form has already damaged DC’s chances in this IPL, with head coach Ricky Ponting also fuming over the poor performance.

Shaw, Gill never approach Sehwag for guidance

Sehwag said shaw He met Shubman Gill during an ad shoot, but neither of them approached him to learn something new about cricket. “He (Prithvi Shaw) shot an ad with me. Shubman Gill was also there. None of them talked about cricket even once. We were there for 6 hours. If you want to talk to someone, you Will have to contact them.” Sehwag was speaking in a show of Cricbuzz.

How Gavaskar helped Viru

Sehwag also revealed how he requested the then India coach John Wright to organize a meeting with Gavaskar as he was too shy to approach him and did not know whether the 1983 World Cup winner would heed his request Or not. It is about 2003-04. Wright organized a dinner and invited Gavaskar, where Sehwag and his batting partner Aakash Chopra spoke with the Indian legend. “So he (Gavaskar) came and had dinner with us. So, you have to make that effort. Sunil Gavaskar will not make an effort to talk to Sehwag or Chopra. You have to request them,” Sehwag said.

Gavaskar will never approach you, says Sehwag

The former Indian opener said that seniors like Gavaskar are not going to come forward and help you clear some cricketing doubts in your head. You have to do the trick yourself. By hosting that dinner party in 2003-04, Sehwag says, he did just that and benefited from the conversation. Sehwag said, “He (Gavaskar) gave his input and we had a long talk. And we were rewarded for that conversation. But you have to make that effort. Gavaskar would never make an effort to talk to Virender Sehwag or Aakash Chopra.” ” So a request has to be made for that. If Shaw has given such a request then I am sure someone will… He is playing for Delhi, so if you wanted to talk, he should have handed over a request to the Chief Operating Officer (COO of DC),” he added. Said.