Sehwag and Gambhir most feared opening pair !

[bharat297]

No they mentioned them. Their lower run rate put them at 18th on the list. That doesnt mean they are the 18th best opening combo. Theyd probably be no.1 because of the bowlers they faced and the pitches they had to score on.

[manoj_admlab]

A delightful and formidable opening pair Vijay Lokapally http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/26/stories/2008102660131700.htm NEW DELHI: They are imperious on the field but off it you need to strain your ears to catch their words. They are shy for many, introvert for some, reserved for most but certainly arrogant for none. Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir are just made for each other as openers and they complement each other well. India’s success has rested of late on their fascinating starts. Their bats make booming sounds as they mock at the best of bowlers in international cricket. In the process the team prospers. What makes them click? “Our trust,†says Sehwag. “Our understanding,†emphasises Gambhir. Gambhir adores Sehwag. “He is so helpful, so caring. He is a legend. Look at his achievements and look at his humility. He always gives more importance to what I do,†says Gambhir. “He is a tremendously talented cricketer. I have seen him grow and I know what he is capable of. I expect much, much more than what he has offered thus far,†Sehwag chips in. Statisticians create needless debates on who qualifies to be India’s best-ever opening pair. Sehwag and Gambhir are not concerned. “We have a job to do. As long as we serve the team’s interests to the best of our abilities, there can be no greater joy,†says Sehwag. Having played together for ONGC, Delhi and North Zone before opening for the country, they form such a delightful and formidable pair. They love to attack, fight, succeed and dominate. Favourite cricketer “I have learnt a lot from Viru. He is my favourite cricketer. We have gained from the time we have spent together. From understanding each other because of the constant interaction on and off the field,†observes Gambhir. “He sometimes screams at me — when I step out to fast bowlers! Sehwag is forthcoming, “I am amazed at his hunger for runs. In domestic cricket, I have seen him concentrate so hard on getting big knocks. He is so disciplined in cricket and in life. He has not changed one bit but his game has. He will not miss an opportunity to improve and has taken his game to the next level really. He is one of the best openers I have ever seen. “I have only tried to teach him the importance of surviving in international cricket. I have always told him don’t be satisfied with a 50 or 60. That’s the only thing I have repeatedly told him. But I have not spared him either on occasions.†Gambhir smiles and says: “Oh! I know it too well.†He recalled how Sehwag chided him for getting out in the first innings of the Mohali Test against Australia. “He hurt me when he said I was good enough for only 50s and 60s. But then he is the only player in the team who can scold me or even scream at me.†Sehwag remembers too, “I said it in the presence of coach Gary (Kirsten).†The response from Sehwag’s partner was a cracking century in the second innings. They had a quiet dinner just between them to celebrate the feat. “He has now tasted the joy of hitting a century. I am sure this is a trailer of many more,†Sehwag pats his younger partner. The trust factor is their forte. “I am always willing to sacrifice my wicket if there is a misunderstanding (when attempting the singles). And I know Gautam too does the same. We can sacrifice our wicket for each other,†says Sehwag. Gambhir says: “Viru is the most dangerous player in the world. We enjoy each other’s company. We enjoy each other’s success. I love his shots. I love the way he drives so nonchalantly. He is the only player I love to watch bat. His company in the middle is fascinating and so enjoyable.†In response, Sehwag quips, “I like the way he plonks his left foot way out and drives Brett Lee. I like his straight drives, sometimes they leave me and the umpire scampering.†How do they tackle pressure? “Laugh it off,†both assert, looking ahead to entertaining their home crowd at the Ferozeshah Kotla a few days from now. Their average in 29 Test partnership innings is a whopping 63.

[King Tendulkar]

bump:yay:

[The Dark Horse]

:two_thumbs_up:

[nikred]

:woot:

[Sachinism]

- Sehwag and Gambhir became the first Indian pair to get two century stands for the first wicket - their earlier such effort had come at the same venue almost exactly five years ago, when they added 218 against South Africa in a high-scoring draw in November 2004. - The Sehwag-Gambhir pair is fast climbing the rungs among the all-time opening pairs. During the course of this stand they went past the aggregates of a couple of English pairs - Trescothick-Vaughan and Atherton-Gooch - and are 12th in terms of partnership runs by opening pairs. Among Indian pairs, Sunil Gavaskar and Chetan Chauhan have scored more, but they are only 506 runs in front. - Among opening pairs with at least 2000 partnership runs, only four pairs average more than Sehwag and Gambhir's 59.61. - Equally impressive is the rate at which Gambhir and Sehwag score their runs - their average run rate is 4.68, which is the highest among all opening pairs who've faced at least 1500 balls. (Click here for the full list.)

[ViruRulez]

:adore::adore::adore:

[gs]

The south africa test series seems to be a mouth watering prospect if these two can maintain their form and not get injured.

[Jersey #10]

The south africa test series seems to be a mouth watering prospect if these two can maintain their form and not get injured.

to King Julian - shake my bootie... love it

[King Tendulkar]

Of post war opening partnerships to aggregate more then 2000 runs, only Simpson and Lawery(60.94) average more then the amazing Sehwag and Gambhir (58.15). On their way to becoming greatest opening pair ever. And no doubt best in the world at the moment by miles.

[fineleg]

Hopefully Gambhir gets his form back, then it will be truly wonderful. Right now, he is struggling a bit.

[gaurav92]

Yep.Great to watch these two bat together.

[Sachinism]

"It's very frustrating, especially after you have batted the way I did, making it look hard for five hours, and then he comes out and smacks it everywhere." - Tim Paine

[Andy]

Yes as a "Pair" offcourse they are. They had another great begining and gave us a solid start in the First innings. But as a player somhow Gambo is Fading i feel.

[vamos_rafa]

Yes as a "Pair" offcourse they are. They had another great begining and gave us a solid start in the First innings. But as a player somhow Gambo is Fading i feel.

One of the reasons for that I think is the way Gauti looks to play these days. Sometimes,in the pursuit of stealing singles, he tries to be too cheeky and in the process tends to play across the line. We all know that he always had a tendency of falling over and it tends to get exaggerated because of the above. Having said that, the rub of the green has also not gone his way.He was given lbw in both the innings even though he did nick it.

[King Tendulkar]

Another ton opening partnership for the duo. We are blessed to have such a terrific opening pair.

[King Tendulkar]

And yet another ton partnership in electric time. Brilliant!!! Given SA something to think about!

[Dark Warrior]

And yet another ton partnership in electric time. Brilliant!!! Given SA something to think about!

Maar ke balla zor se ball ko maar bhagao, ball ka ghar hai boundary wahaan ussey pohanchao.

[Sid]

Gauti and Viru Deadly Delhi Duo

[hari504504]

Bravo Delhi Duo !!