Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag took your complete cricket world by storm by lately stating that ex-Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar used to ‘chuck’ whereas bowling. One of many quickest bowlers to have graced the sport, Akhtar was identified for his terrifying tempo and talent to hit the arduous size. He additionally gave a tricky time to a number of Indian batters together with Sehwag.
The duo additionally obtained engaged in some verbal duels throughout their enjoying days. Whereas each gamers are retired now, Sehwag reignited the battle by making the surprising assertion. Unsurprisingly, Akhtar didn’t maintain again both and hit Sehwag again. He urged the ex-Indian opener to watch out together with his phrases and never give statements that harm the concord between the 2 neighbouring nations.
Virender Sehwag was a workforce man and one of many biggest openers: Shoaib Akhtar
“I’d request Sehwag to not go such feedback. If Sehwag is aware of greater than ICC, he’s entitled to his opinion. My assertion to Sehwag will probably be a bit completely different. I really feel he was one of many biggest match-winners India has ever produced. He was a workforce man and among the many biggest openers to have ever performed for India,” Akhtar instructed Sportskeeda.
“In the intervening time, I’m at that stage and age the place I’m cautious whereas allotting my opinions. I don’t need to go a remark or insult any participant who has performed on the nationwide stage. I haven’t seen the interview. Sehwag is a detailed pal however I don’t know if he has commented jokingly or if he’s being critical,” he added.
Akhtar additional requested Sehwag to bridge the relations between the 2 nations and never do in any other case. “Cricketers ought to ensure their statements don’t disturb the concord between India and Pakistan. If there’s a scope for enchancment in relations between the 2 nations, I ought to have the ability to play that bridge. I request Sehwag to be conscious whereas making such statements within the age of social media,” he additional stated.
For the unversed, Sehwag in a latest interplay had acknowledged that Akhtar used to ‘chuck’ his arm whereas bowling and the identical made him a troublesome bowler. He even claimed that the previous pacer was conscious of himself chucking. “Shoaib is aware of he used to jerk his elbow; he knew he was chucking too. Why would ICC ban him in any other case?” Sehwag instructed Sports18.
