Virender Sehwag once said that the only difference between him and Sachin Tendulkar was in their bank balances, but now he says that as a batsman he can never be "half of what the master-blaster is".
Very early in his career, Sehwag, whose height and body structure nearly makes him a Tendulkar lookalike when they are on the wicket.At that time he had said "the only difference between us is in our bank balance."
In fact, Sehwag arguably the most daring batsman in world cricket.He said to PTI in an interview "I would be honoured if he is viewed as my guru and I as his shishya (disciple)."
from an interview:
PTI: First, a couple of things which are of immediate concern. How soon can India become the number one Test team of the world and your view on ICC's recent list of all-time great cricketers?
Virender Sehwag: If Australia lose to South Africa in an away series next month and we do well in New Zealand, it might cost the present world champions their top spot. However, I foresee India to be a consistent world's best team by 2010.
A lot of work sure still needs to be done. As for ICC's list, all of us (Team India members) are disappointed at how low they have placed Sachin Tendulkar.
PTI: We all know Tendulkar is special to you, an icon you have been compared with throughout your career and about whom you once famously said 'the only difference between us is in our bank balance'.
Virender Sehwag: That quote was said in jest. Please don't take that seriously. A Virender Sehwag can never even be half of what the batting maestro is. I am nowhere near him. I grew up watching and idolizing him, his style, his shots I always tried to copy
Very early in his career, Sehwag, whose height and body structure nearly makes him a Tendulkar lookalike when they are on the wicket.At that time he had said "the only difference between us is in our bank balance."
In fact, Sehwag arguably the most daring batsman in world cricket.He said to PTI in an interview "I would be honoured if he is viewed as my guru and I as his shishya (disciple)."
from an interview:
PTI: First, a couple of things which are of immediate concern. How soon can India become the number one Test team of the world and your view on ICC's recent list of all-time great cricketers?
Virender Sehwag: If Australia lose to South Africa in an away series next month and we do well in New Zealand, it might cost the present world champions their top spot. However, I foresee India to be a consistent world's best team by 2010.
A lot of work sure still needs to be done. As for ICC's list, all of us (Team India members) are disappointed at how low they have placed Sachin Tendulkar.
PTI: We all know Tendulkar is special to you, an icon you have been compared with throughout your career and about whom you once famously said 'the only difference between us is in our bank balance'.
Virender Sehwag: That quote was said in jest. Please don't take that seriously. A Virender Sehwag can never even be half of what the batting maestro is. I am nowhere near him. I grew up watching and idolizing him, his style, his shots I always tried to copy
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