Vijy Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 Sehwag should think about playing in the Big Bash league Wonder if anyone would be foolish enough to select him based on present domestic form?
Crookbond Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 Wonder if anyone would be foolish enough to select him based on present domestic form? Aussies are crazy about him plus he has enough Australia connections after Delhi Daredevils stint.
vvvslaxman Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 ^ I doubt if anyone is that crazy. Some foreign hirings are mainly for commercial reasons. They go for the hyped up guys at the time of auction. Remember Ishant was sold for 925000 without even doing anything earth shattering apart from one spell against Ponting.
CoverDrive Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 it is a simplistic theory that guys who depend more on hand eye co-ordination than technique fall out of form much quicker with age. it probably holds true for Sehwag and maybe even Yuvraj. Looks really tough for him to make a comeback.
Soorma_Bhopali Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Asked what would be his advice for Sehwag, he said, “I don’t think I need to advice him on technical aspect as he has played 100 Test matches. Anyone who has played those many matches know what they need to do. But yes, I would definitely tell him to work even harder as there is no substitute to hardworkâ€. Chetan Chauhan seems to be subtly hinting at his work ethic also ..we know the stories of his laid backness and lack of enthusiasm for fitness drills
Zero_Unit Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Shewag should consider looking into making that final bit of money by offering his service around the world playing T20 cause we all know that no one is going to let him bat in the middle order when we have got so much better players waiting for their turn. Your time is running out old man ...
Switchblade Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Virender Sehwag lacking focus and motivation: A.N Sharma (Coach) http://in.news.yahoo.com/virender-sehwag-lacking-focus-motivation-063040813.html?.b=index&.cf3=MOST+POPULAR&.cf4=3&.cf5=Sportskeeda&.cf6=%2F A.N Sharma, the coach of Virender Sehwag, believes that the swashbuckling batsman has lost his focus and motivation to work hard on his game and get back into the Indian team. Sharma, who helped Sehwag work on his game after he was dropped from the national team in 2006, remarked that the Delhi batsman was quite simply ”not working hard enough.” In an interview to Aajtak/Headlines Today , Sharma said : “Everything is going wrong for Sehwag. His timing, footwork, shot selection. There is no focus, no commitment… most importantly it seems that he isn’t working hard enough,” A.N Sharma also said that Sehwag had not paid him a visit after the batsman was ousted from the Indian team. Sharma said: “Last time when he came to me at this very centre in 2006, he worked hard at this nets behind you for five to six hours, corrected his technique, then gone back to the Indian team and then within a year scored a double and then a triple century.” “Now it seems the hunger is gone. May be he is too busy for a practice session here. I hope and pray that he comes back to form as soon as possible and get back that touch and be among the runs. Once he does that, we will see that old Sehwag,” he noted. Sharma also suggested that Sehwag should take cues from fellow Najafgarh-ian & double Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar. Sharma said : ” He(Sehwag) should learn from his(Sushil Kumar’s) commitment and how he chose to be close to the basics (train with his coach Mahabali Satpal) train hard every single day and always be in form.” Sehwag, who was dropped from the Indian team in March 2013, has scored 234 runs in this year’s Ranji Trophy season, averaging a paltry 19.50 from 13 innings. With those kind of numbers, a comeback for the Nawab Of Najafgarh seems a long way away.
vvvslaxman Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 An average of 19.50 against our domestic bowlers in 13 innings? wow that is dramatic decline for a batsman of Viru's class.
putrevus Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 His coach is right guy like sehwag got leaner , fitter and more hungrier after his first drop, from 2006 till England tour 2011.He was the second leading scorer only behind Cook by 65 runs for almost 3 and half years.Cook played 46 tests compared Sehwag 35. http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;spanmax1=03+Aug+2011;spanmin1=15+Jan+2008;spanval1=span;template=results;type=batting I don't think it is just playing abroad was only reason for his failures.He started to live on his reputation and did not put in the hard work, that led to his downfall.
rkt.india Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 His coach is right guy like sehwag got leaner , fitter and more hungrier after his first drop, from 2006 till England tour 2011.He was the second leading scorer only behind Cook by 65 runs for almost 3 and half years.Cook played 46 tests compared Sehwag 35. http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;spanmax1=03+Aug+2011;spanmin1=15+Jan+2008;spanval1=span;template=results;type=batting I don't think it is just playing abroad was only reason for his failures.He started to live on his reputation and did not put in the hard work, that led to his downfall. But even in that period apart from that Adelaide 100, he did not have many runs outside SC. Though Sehwag was one of his kind, average of 58 at an SR of 90 in that period stamps that even if he scored most of those in SC.
Vijy Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 But even in that period apart from that Adelaide 100' date=' he did not have many runs outside SC. Though Sehwag was one of his kind, average of 58 at an SR of 90 in that period stamps that even if he scored most of those in SC.[/quote'] People may point to isolated centuries that Sehwag made in Australia, SA and England, but the fact is that he was always a SC specialist, esp against spin.
rkt.india Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 People may point to isolated centuries that Sehwag made in Australia' date=' SA and England, but the fact is that he was always a SC specialist, esp against spin.[/quote'] How many could score at that rate even in SC?
Vijy Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 How many could score at that rate even in SC? IDK, but I do know that the likes of Sanga and Jaya and Samaraweera scored even more in general. Probably also Younis Khan. This doesn't mean that all of them are great players.
rkt.india Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 IDK' date=' but I do know that the likes of Sanga and Jaya and Samaraweera scored even more in general. Probably also Younis Khan. This doesn't mean that all of them are great players.[/quote'] Sehwag is a great because he scored at 80 runs per 100 balls even in tests. Only Sehwag could make even good attacks look like ordinary like he did in his 319 at Chennai and 293 at Ahmedabad or 201 at Candy.
Muloghonto Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 People may point to isolated centuries that Sehwag made in Australia' date=' SA and England, but the fact is that he was always a SC specialist, esp against spin.[/quote'] He is no more a SC specialist than most overseas openers are SC fails. Its only Hayden and Cook (one series against us) who've done well opening in India. usual story for overseas openers is 'score 30-40 runs, then get out as soon as spinners come on'. I'd put Viru in the ATG category of openers, his record overseas notwithstanding. Its made to look worse than it is before his disastrous 2011. IMO Sehwag still can be back because Dhawan hasn't cemented his spot. But Sehwag has to first want to be back. The way back for him is obvious: Go to England and play county cricket there. He is too good to not score tons in county cricket if he puts in the hard work and if he happens to be 'right there' in England, he will get the callup if one of our openers fails. IMO, if he still wants it, he has one last hurrah left in him in tests.
Vijy Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 He is no more a SC specialist than most overseas openers are SC fails. Its only Hayden and Cook (one series against us) who've done well opening in India. usual story for overseas openers is 'score 30-40 runs, then get out as soon as spinners come on'. I'd put Viru in the ATG category of openers, his record overseas notwithstanding. Its made to look worse than it is before his disastrous 2011. Smith averages 49.37 in Asia and Kirsten averages 53.85 in Asia (against career avg of 45). The hallmark of a good batsman is to do well in most conditions. I'd rather take a batsman who averages nearly the same home and away. But then, it's a subjective choice and I daresay there are many people who'd rate performances at home much higher.
Muloghonto Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Smith averages 49.37 in Asia and Kirsten averages 53.85 in Asia (against career avg of 45). The hallmark of a good batsman is to do well in most conditions. I'd rather take a batsman who averages nearly the same home and away. But then' date=' it's a subjective choice and I daresay there are many people who'd rate performances at home much higher.[/quote'] Those averages are inflated against some poor bowling attacks, it must be said. For me, Sehwag is almost an automatic in any ATG lineups as an opener. Why ? because despite his 'overseas failures', Sehwag offers the unique luxury of 'blink and the score is at 100 for no loss'. he is a high risk, high reward opener, who can be a decisive difference between winning and not winning for the team. Jayasurya had this too, except that Jayasurya was nowhere near as prolific as Sehwag and Jaya did not beat up on some ATG attacks like Sehwag has (albeit at home). I certainly rate him ahead of the likes of Greenidge, Haynes, Gooch, Kirstien, Smith, Langer, etc. I personally rate him even better than Hayden because Hayden never did much against good bowling attacks anywhere. It should also be kept in mind that both India and Sri Lanka throw up true dustbowls a lot less often than England preparing a seaming monster or Australia putting a trampoline for a pitch. yes, on those pitches, Sehwag is not going to amount to much. But on pitches that start to have puff of dust come off of every ball by lunch on day1, Kirstien, Smith, etc. do not stand a chance either.
Vijy Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Some interesting stats: Sehwag: Avg in Asia - 57.39 (18 out of 23 centuries), Avg at home - 54.13, Avg away - 44.65 Sangakkara: Avg in Asia - 62.06 (25 out of 33 centuries), Avg at home - 63.27, Avg away - 47.30 Jayawardene: Avg in Asia - 55.64 (25 out of 31 centuries), Avg at home - 61.12, Avg away - 39.35 Samaraweera: Avg in Asia - 54.11 (11 out of 14 centuries), Avg at home - 53.84, Avg away - 43.31 Younis Khan: Avg in Asia - 55.93 (18 out of 23 centuries), Avg at home - 59.31, Avg away - 50.41, neutral venues - 47.41
rkt.india Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Some interesting stats: Sehwag: Avg in Asia - 57.39 (18 out of 23 centuries), Avg at home - 54.13, Avg away - 44.65 Sangakkara: Avg in Asia - 62.06 (25 out of 33 centuries), Avg at home - 63.27, Avg away - 47.30 Jayawardene: Avg in Asia - 55.64 (25 out of 31 centuries), Avg at home - 61.12, Avg away - 39.35 Samaraweera: Avg in Asia - 54.11 (11 out of 14 centuries), Avg at home - 53.84, Avg away - 43.31 Younis Khan: Avg in Asia - 55.93 (18 out of 23 centuries), Avg at home - 59.31, Avg away - 50.41, neutral venues - 47.41 Sehwag career test Strike Rate 80. Period.
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