NEW DELHI: Virender Sehwag‘s 309 in Multan, also known as the “Sultan of Multan” innings, is without doubt one of the most iconic knocks within the historical past of Indian cricket. It happened throughout India’s 2004 tour of Pakistan within the first Check at Multan.
Sehwag turned the primary Indian to attain a triple century in Check cricket, reaching the feat in simply 364 balls.
Sehwag had a 336-run stand along with his idol batting legend Sachin Tendulkar for the third wicket.
Sehwag has greater than as soon as shared quite a few anecdotes about his time with Tendulkar on the sector, within the dressing room, throughout crew dinners, and whereas touring.
And in a video that’s viral on the web, Sehwag narrated an attention-grabbing incident throughout his partnership with Tendulkar when he was warned towards hitting a six.
Sehwag says within the video, “When he (Tendulkar) got here to bat after the dismissal of Rahul Dravid, I used to be on 120, and simply after his arrival I hit Saqlain Mushtaq for a six, the ball simply went over the long-on fielder who tried for a catch however he couldn’t take it. Grasp got here along with his bat and mentioned ‘ab agar tune chakka maara na toh predominant tere bat maarunga kheench ke’.”
Sehwag continues, “Once I reached 295, I mentioned if Saqlain Mushtaq comes within the assault, I’ll step out first ball and hit a six. He (Tendulkar) mentioned are you mad? You will change into the primary Indian participant to hit 300. I replied no Indian has ever hit 295 even, I’ve change into the primary Indian. He walked again saying you might be mad. Saqlain got here, I stepped out and hit a six to succeed in 300 and Tendulkar was happier than me.”
Sehwag’s knock helped India put up a large complete of 675/5 declared within the first innings, main India to win by an innings and 52 runs.
This innings is remembered not just for its historic significance but additionally for the aggressive and fearless method during which Sehwag performed towards a powerful Pakistani bowling assault that included Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Sami, and Saqlain Mushtaq.
Although each Tendulkar and Sehwag had been batting legends with completely different types, their camaraderie and mutual respect on and off the sector created a singular partnership that benefited the Indian crew for a few years.
Their camaraderie extends off the sector as nicely. Their bond, regardless of variations in personalities (Tendulkar being calm and composed, Sehwag extra carefree and humorous), has at all times remained sturdy.
The Tendulkar-Sehwag friendship stands as a testomony to the spirit of Indian cricket throughout their taking part in days and continues to be celebrated even after each have retired from the sport.
