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Sehwag's Mic-Drop Moment: How He Told Ganguly to "Just Score Runs"

Aakash Chopra recently shared a hilarious story about Virender Sehwag's blunt approach to cricket. He recalled how Sehwag once advised a frustrated Sourav Ganguly about handling media pressure. Sehwag simply told his captain that the solution was straightforward - just score runs. This incident showcases Sehwag's unique personality that could turn serious moments into effortlessly funny ones.

Key Points: Sehwag's "Just Score Runs" Advice to Ganguly Revealed

  • Sehwag gave straightforward advice to frustrated captain Sourav Ganguly about media criticism
  • Aakash Chopra recalled the incident on Doordarshan's cricket show
  • Sehwag's unfiltered approach turned serious conversations into funny moments
  • The batting legend scored over 17,000 international runs for India
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Aakash Chopra reveals Sehwag's just score runs advice to frustrated Ganguly

Aakash Chopra shares hilarious story of Virender Sehwag's blunt advice to Sourav Ganguly about handling media criticism by simply scoring runs.

"Understand one thing - if you do not score runs, people will say you played badly. If you make runs, they will praise you. So why is it so difficult? Just score runs. - Virender Sehwag"

New Delhi, October 30

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra shared an amusing and interesting anecdote about his opening partner and batting legend Virender Sehwag, highlighting the batter's unfiltered and straight approach towards things in sport and life alike.

Aakash was speaking on 'The Great Indian Cricket Show' on Doordarshan.

Chopra recalled during the show, "Sehwag used to talk very seriously, but it always turned funny on its own. Once, Dada (Sourav Ganguly), who was also his captain, was upset with the media for not writing positive things. Sehwag told him, 'Understand one thing - if you do not score runs, people will say you played badly. If you make runs, they will praise you. So why is it so difficult? Just score runs.'"

Chopra added, "That is Sehwag. You call it a mic drop moment or just effortlessly funny. He could tell this to his captain," he added.

Sehwag, a member of India's 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup team, is one of the finest opening batters of all time, having made 17,253 runs in 374 matches and 443 innings at an average of 40.31, with 38 centuries and 72 fifties. He is the seventh-highest international run-getter of all time for India.

He was the first Indian to score a triple century in Test cricket as well, doing so against Pakistan at their own venue back in 2004.

Sehwag's strongest format was undoubtedly Test cricket, scoring 8,586 runs in 104 matches and 180 innings at an average of 49.34, with 23 fifties and 32 hundreds, including a best of 319.

These days, the batting icon serves as a broadcaster.

- ANI

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Priya S
Sehwag's philosophy applies to life too - focus on your performance rather than what others say. But honestly, Ganguly had every right to be frustrated with media sometimes. They can be quite harsh.
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Aman W
That's why we loved Sehwag - no filters, no complicated theories. Just pure cricketing wisdom. His test average of 49.34 speaks volumes about his class. What a player!
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up watching these legends, this anecdote brings back so many memories. The 2000s Indian cricket team had such unique characters - Sehwag, Dravid, Ganguly, Tendulkar. Golden era! 🏏
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while Sehwag's advice sounds simple, it overlooks the pressure and politics that captains like Ganguly had to handle. Media management is a real skill in Indian cricket.
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Kavya N
Sehwag telling this to Dada shows the mutual respect they shared. That 2004 triple century against Pakistan in Multan - legendary stuff! Wish we had more players with his fearless approach today.

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