When Virender Sehwag demanded over 10 lakh from Sky Sports activities for commentary stint: 'You’ll be able to't afford me'

Virender Sehwag is thought for his fearless strategy on and off the sector. The previous India opener revealed how he turned down the English broadcaster's request to affix their panel, with a hilarious twist. When the well-known English broadcaster SKY Sports activities approached him. Talking on the Membership Prairie Hearth podcast, Sehwag revealed that he determined to have some enjoyable.

Virender Sehwag being as blunt as at all times.(Hindustan Occasions)

When requested for his value, Sehwag replied, “GBP 10,000 a day”. “So as soon as I acquired a name from Sky Sports activities that 'We'll like to have you ever in in our panel'. I mentioned 'However you’ll be able to't afford me'. However they mentioned 'No, give me your value',” mentioned Sehwag on Membership Prairie fireplace Podcast. “I mentioned 'You’ll be able to't afford me' however they mentioned 'Please give us the value'. Then I mentioned okay 'GBP 10,000 a day' they usually mentioned 'Sure you're proper we are able to't',” Sehwag added. .

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Sehwag's witty nature and confidence have at all times been his trademark, from his enjoying days to the commentary field. He’s identified for his insightful commentary, and his skill to attach with the viewers. He has been a commentator for numerous broadcasters. His skill to name a spade a spade has earned him a repute as probably the most simple and entertaining commentators within the recreation. His distinctive fashion has made him a preferred determine amongst cricket followers.

Curiously, Sehwag went on to share that he as soon as rejected a $100,000 supply from a Huge Bash League crew whereas speaking with Australian cricket nice Adam Gilchrist. The subject began when Gilchrist requested Sehwag if Indian gamers would ever be capable to play within the BBL. Sehwag, in his traditional witty method, replied, “No, don't want. We’re wealthy folks, we don't go to poor nations (laughs)”.

Adam Gilchrist: Do you see a time the place Indian gamers will ever be capable to go and play different T20 leagues?

Virender Sehwag: No, don't want. We’re wealthy folks, we don't go to poor nations (laughs).

To additional emphasize his level, Sehwag shared a private story of turning down a BBL contract supply. “No, Don't want, we’re wealthy folks, we don't go to poor nations for different leagues. I nonetheless keep in mind after I was dropped from Indian crew, I used to be enjoying IPL, then I acquired supply from BBL that I ought to take part in Huge Bash, I mentioned okay how a lot cash, they mentioned $100,000, even final evening invoice was greater than $100,000.