10 interesting stories and records about Virender Sehwag

#2 Indian coach John Wright had once grabbed Sehwag by his collar

Former Indian coach John Wright with Sehwag

When in full flow, Sehwag’s batting is a treat for fans. But when things are going his way, Sehwag’s dismissals can make fans and the management pull their hair in disgust. Indian coach John Wright was victim to this frustration and was angered by Sehwag’s mode of dismissal, he, in fact, had once grabbed Sehwag by his collar.

The incident happened during India’s tour of England in 2002. India had bowled out Sri Lanka for 202 runs at The Oval. Chasing the total, soon after Sourav Ganguly’s dismissal, Sehwag had got out trying to blast one over the bowler’s head leaving the Indian score at 26 for 2.

So, when Sehwag came back to the dressing room; Wright grabbed him by the collar and said,”What the hell’s going on? How can you come back in here after playing a shot like that and unbuckle your pads as if nothing’s happened.”

Senior players had to intervene to get things sorted out between the two.