The Virender Sehwag Story

The Virender Sehwag Story

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Author: Vijay Lokapally
Publisher: UBS Publishers
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 139
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8174765018

Description

Cricket is the fastest growing religion in India, beyond caste or creed. Though millions pursue the sport, only a handful mange to emerge as path breakers, even fewer become idols, and enjoy the status of cricketing gods in this country.

Virender Sehwag is a unique cricketer of modern era. From the time he first held a plastic bat and ball to his rise as a universally feared belter, in both forms of the game, the life of this gifted performer is both intriguing and inspiring.

The Virender Sehwag Story is a narration of a youngster’s journey from the dusty lanes of Najafgarh to some of the well-manicured international venues, reaching epic proportions at Multan. Sehwag, armed with unmistakable humility and unshakable character, has caught the imagination of the cricketing world with his own brand of batsmanship.

He may not be a purist’s delight but still manages to gain accolades from the connoisseurs. Not for him the coaching manual as he plays some incredible stokes with remarkable ease, irrespective of the quality of the opposition. His drives from stance position have become a rage in coaching academies across the country.

This book is an honest attempt to bring out the man behind sobriquets like the Nawab of Najafgarh or the Sultan of Multan.

Contents

FOREWORD

MESSAGE

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Beginning

Najafgarh Boy Adopts a Home Ground

The Formative Years

At Jamia

Making an Impact in First-class Cricket

One-day Debut and Out in the Cold

Back in the Fold

Cloning

Test Debut and Banning Controversy

Year 2002

World Cup, Captaincy and County

Australian Tour

309 and After

A Perfect Role Model

Sehwag in Facts and Figures

Index