Pakistan lauds ‘King of Entertainment’ Sehwag

[Gautam]

Stunned by the sheer brutality of
Virender Sehwag’s ODI double
hundred, former Pakistani cricketers
have lauded the Indian opener’s
“superb” hand—eye coordination, with
ex—captain Rameez Raja calling him
the “King of entertainment”.
Paying tribute to Sehwag for his record
—breaking innings of 219 runs against
West Indies in the fourth one—dayer
yesterday, former Pakistan captains
said the sheer weight of runs scored
by him in a 50—over match was a big
feat by itself.
“I have always enjoyed watching him
bat because of his positive approach to
the game. He might not always use
the most orthodox batting technique
or methods, but there is no doubt he
remains a very effective accumulator
of runs for India,” said Zaheer Abbas.
Zaheer, himself known as the ‘Asian
Bradman’ for his run—scoring feats,
said Sehwag was a top class
entertainer and drew the crowds like a
magnet.
“A double century in a one—day
international is a big feat, and I
congratulate him for his achievement,”
Zaheer added.
Another former captain Rashid Latif
said Sehwag’s grand return to his best
was bad news for Australia, where
India would be heading later this
month for a Test series.
“For the Australians, this is really bad
news because Sehwag has a terrific
record in Australia, and if he goes
Down Under with this momentum I
think the Australian bowlers are going
to be in for a tough time,” Latif said.
The former wicketkeeper—batsman
said having watched Sehwag closely he
had no doubt that the Indian opener
was a law by himself.

 

[Gautam]

“I have not seen a batsman with such
superb coordination between eye and
feet and today he stroked the ball
effortlessly. It was savage on the
West Indian bowlers,” he said.
Moin Khan said he had seen Sehwag
score a triple hundred in a Test in
Multan in 2004, but felt yesterday’s
innings was more brutal and effective.
“...he appeared on the ball from the
start and when he is batting like this I
don’t think anyone can do much about
it.”
Moin said cricket needed entertainers
like Sehwag to become a global sport.
“These players they bring in the
crowds. It speaks volumes of
Sehwag’s ability that he got the record
as captain of India.”
Pakistan’s former captain Rameez
Raja also tweeted after Sehwag’s
double hundred.
“When Viv Richards retired I thought
it was end of entertainment. But then
came Sehwag, the King of
entertainment! Long live the King!!”
tweeted Rameez.
Pakistan’s former batsman Basit Ali
said he had always admired Sehwag
for his fearless approach to the game.
“He is an outright entertainer and one
could expect him to get this record. He
played an outstanding innings putting
to rest any doubts about his future in
the sport,” Basit said.
Pakistan’s former chief selector Iqbal
Qasim said he was mesmerised by
Sehwag’s double hundred and glued to
the TV screen.
“It was one of the most enjoyable
innings I have seen. If not for the
West Indians. But having bowled to
some of the most devastating batsmen
in the world I can safely say Sehwag
ranks among the best of them.”

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Pakistan lauds

 

[Mani2020]

So atleast Pakistan players including some greats of their times had courage and guts to admire an indian player's perfromance unlike yours who have always been biased whether they are on the field,commentating or off the field..... There had been brilliant performances by many Pakistani players but hardly saw anything like such from indian players


btw the title should be "Pakistani former players laud sehwag" and not "Pakistan Lauds Sehwag"

There is a massive difference in both statements

 

[mahi25]

So atleast Pakistan players including some greats of their times had courage and guts to admire an indian player's perfromance unlike yours who have always been biased whether they are on the field,commentating or off the field..... There had been brilliant performances by many Pakistani players but hardly saw anything like such form indian players

are u out of mind or what...???in india as sachin is for us in batting akram is for us in bowling..we admire ur bowlers like akram waqar imran !!!