Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag is hailed as one of the most destructive batters to have ever played the game of cricket. While he entertained his fans thoroughly with his batting prowess, he used to keep his cool while singing songs during his batting. He had the habit of humming songs when he waited for the bowler to run in and bowl.
When Sachin Tendulkar Had Enough Of Virender Sehwag’s Habit
However, not many are aware of the fact that once Sachin Tendulkar had enough of this habit of Sehwag and he hit his teammate with the bat for humming the songs.
Speaking to Ranveer Allahbadi on his podcast, Beer Biceps, Sehwag narrated an amusing story about how Tendulkar would get upset with him for humming a song and not speaking to him during the 2011 World Cup. He said:
“Everyone has a different way to relax and concentrate. We have to find it. Sachin Tendulkar probably can’t sing and bat. He liked to talk,”
He added: “Once, in the 2011 world cup we were playing against South Africa. I was in a great mood, singing and runs were also coming: in 5 overs we had scored 50-60. When we meet at the end of the overs, I will just punch his gloves, continue humming my song ‘chala jaata hoon ..’ And walk away.”
“He wanted to speak after the over. So, he waited one over, two overs.. and after the third over, he hit me with the bat ‘fataaak’. I was startled. And he says, “speak to me!” I told him, ‘I am in a good mood, humming songs, fours are coming! I don’t want to speak. You just keep saying ‘shabaash shabaash’! He liked to talk!”
Sehwag Hailed GOAT Tendulkar
Sehwag and Tendulkar, both cricketers are hailed as one of the best opening pairs of India. They were nothing less than a nightmare for the opposition bowlers.
Further, during the podcast, Sehwag hailed Tendulkar for his understanding and reading of the game, saying it was beyond compare. He said:
“His knowledge about cricket is something else. He would say, now the bowler will bowl fuller and hit your pad. And I would go, “arre, what you saying?’ And next ball, straight, just as he had said. Luckily, my bat came in the way. He knows what the bowler is thinking, what I would do if I am bowling to Sehwag. He would say, watch out, bouncer is coming, careful. That experience. His knowledge of cricket is way too high, than anyone else.”
