When Crew India coach punched Virender Sehwag after the match whereas Sachin Tendulkar watched | Cricket Information – Instances of India

In the course of the Natwest Sequence in 2002, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag confronted a notable incident along with his then-coach John Wright. Recognized for his aggressive enjoying fashion, Sehwag was as soon as punched by Wright for enjoying lofted photographs. This occurred at a time when Sehwag was struggling along with his kind, having a sequence of low scores.
In one of many matches towards Sri Lanka on the Oval, India was chasing a goal of 203 runs after Sri Lanka managed to put up 202 runs of their 50 overs, led by Mahela Jayawardene‘s 62 runs.Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly, who was the captain on the time, opened the batting for India.
In the course of the innings, Sehwag maintained his aggressive strategy. Based on Ganguly, “he saved hitting on the highest after which smashed one straight all the way down to mid off.”
Sachin Tendulkar‘s essential innings helped India obtain their goal by the 45th over within the match. Sehwag and Ganguly each struggled with the bat, scoring solely 12 and seven runs, respectively.
At an occasion, Ganguly revealed the post-match environment within the dressing room. He stated, “Once I returned to the dressing room (after profitable the match) there was pin drop silence within the dressing room.”
Ganguly narrated, “I went as much as Anil and requested, ‘What occurred?’ Virender Sehwag had walked into the dressing room, and John Wright caught him by his collar, took him into the nook, and stated, ‘You’re by no means going to play for India once more as a result of that shot might lose us the match.'”
“So, I went as much as John and requested, ‘Did you truly punch Virender Sehwag?’ and he stated, ‘Sure, I did.’ Then I requested, ‘Did he punch you again?’ and John replied, ‘No.'” the previous Indian captain inquired.
“When everybody went all the way down to the bus, Virender Sehwag was the final to come back out. I instructed him, ‘Sit subsequent to me. Is the whole lot alright? Did John Wright punch you?'” requested Ganguly.
Sehwag stated, ‘Yeah, skip (skipper) , don’t fear, it’s fantastic. It occurs. I performed a poor shot, and he bought indignant. He punched me, however we shook palms, and it is all good.’ Ganguly added.

Ganguly continued, “Later, I went straight to Sachin’s room and stated, ‘You have to have heard in regards to the punching incident within the dressing room.’ He replied, ‘I noticed it. I used to be within the nook, having a cup of tea when John caught him.'”