Chennai – Murali Vijay has come forward with allegations that he, who was in the team at the time, did not get the support and freedom that superstar Virender Sehwag got as his opening partner in international cricket. Murali Vijay expressed confidence that he could have performed better even with the freedom and support that Sehwag got. “Honestly speaking, I haven’t got the support that Virender Sehwag got. I did not get what Sehwag got in his career’ – Murali Vijay pointed out in a conversation with former star WV Raman.
“If I had received the kind of support and open dialogue that Sehwag got, I would have tried my best. Team support is an important contribution to the team in international cricket. In international cricket, which is the highest level of cricket, there is not much scope for self-testing’ – Murali Vijay pointed out.
Sehwag also shared some fun memories of playing with Sehwag. On the other hand, Murali Vijay recalled that it was difficult to contain the urge to attack in a similar fashion when Sehwag was cracking down.
“On the other hand, when Sehwag was smashing, it was difficult to control the enthusiasm to play the same way. But Sehwag playing with that freedom was a treat to watch. Only Sehwag can play in that style. No one else seems to be able to play like that. His contributions to Indian cricket are immeasurable. And different. I was lucky enough to watch Sehwag’s game up close and interact with him’ – said Murali Vijay.
“Sewagh’s game was very simple. His philosophy was also simple. Look at the ball and hit it. His batting was in that style. Hump and sing against bowlers bowling at 145–150 kmph. It is extraordinary excellence. Unusual’ – Murali Vijay pointed out.
English Summary: I didn’t get the freedom of Virender Sehwag: Murali Vijay opens up on lack of support from management