Virender Sehwag, who is eyeing a September return says there is nothing similar between him and Sachin Tendulkar
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One year ago, Virender Sehwag was doing the incredible for India by being the best Indian batsman against Sri Lanka's mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis. Today, he is virtually out of contention for the forthcoming one-day international tour of the Emerald Isles.
But Sehwag is no stranger to fluctuating fortunes. A shoulder operation during the World T20 in England has put him out of action. "I have not held a bat since then but I plan to play the Corporate Trophy (September)," he told MiD DAY.u00a0Despite a break for the India cricketers, there has been no shortage of drama off the field.
The cricketers' objection to the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) "whereabouts" clause has been well documented and Sehwag was in touch with his teammates with his views.
"I may have not gone for the Mumbai meeting but I was in touch with my teammates and offered my opinion.
"I will go with whatever the team feels about this issue," he said.
It's amazing how people still ask him his similarity with Sachin Tendulkar when it comes to their batting styles.
The other day, he was asked about it again. And he came up with a gem: "Look, I am honoured by all this talk, but frankly, I don't think we are similar in any way even in my bank balance and my runs in international cricket," he said.
Realistically, Sehwag is looking at September's Champions Trophy in South Africa to take guard in international cricket again. But there's work to be done.
"I will definitely try and concentrate on my fitness. Of course, batting and bowling is important but fielding is critical too. I must be able to throw properly," he said.
Being injured can be depressing for a sportsman but Sehwag is kept in good cheer by his teammates. "Ever since I got operated in England, my teammates call me and ensure I am in good spirits. Not only Mahi (Dhoni) but others too. I am hugely encouraged by these gestures," he said.
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