Through the Natwest Sequence in 2002, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag confronted a notable incident along with his then-coach John Wright. Identified for his aggressive enjoying type, Sehwag was as soon as punched by Wright for taking part in lofted photographs. This occurred at a time when Sehwag was struggling along with his type, having a collection of low scores.
In one of many matches in opposition to Sri Lanka on the Oval, India was chasing a goal of 203 runs after Sri Lanka managed to put up 202 runs of their 50 overs, led by Mahela Jayawardene‘s 62 runs.Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly, who was the captain on the time, opened the batting for India.
Through the innings, Sehwag maintained his aggressive method. In line with Ganguly, “he saved hitting on the highest after which smashed one straight all the way down to mid off.”
Sachin Tendulkar‘s essential innings helped India obtain their goal by the forty fifth over within the match. Sehwag and Ganguly each struggled with the bat, scoring solely 12 and seven runs, respectively.
At an occasion, Ganguly revealed the post-match environment within the dressing room. He mentioned, “After I returned to the dressing room (after profitable the match) there was pin drop silence within the dressing room.”
Ganguly narrated, “I went as much as Anil and requested, ‘What occurred?’ Virender Sehwag had walked into the dressing room, and John Wright caught him by his collar, took him into the nook, and mentioned, ‘You’re by no means going to play for India once more as a result of that shot may lose us the match.'”
“So, I went as much as John and requested, ‘Did you really punch Virender Sehwag?’ and he mentioned, ‘Sure, I did.’ Then I requested, ‘Did he punch you again?’ and John replied, ‘No.'” the previous Indian captain inquired.
“When everybody went all the way down to the bus, Virender Sehwag was the final to come back out. I instructed him, ‘Sit subsequent to me. Is every part alright? Did John Wright punch you?'” requested Ganguly.
Sehwag mentioned, ‘Yeah, skip (skipper) , don’t fear, it’s high quality. It occurs. I performed a poor shot, and he obtained offended. He punched me, however we shook arms, and it is all good.’ Ganguly added.
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Ganguly continued, “Later, I went straight to Sachin’s room and mentioned, ‘You should have heard concerning the punching incident within the dressing room.’ He replied, ‘I noticed it. I used to be within the nook, having a cup of tea when John caught him.'”
