http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Sehwag-c2739 pleased to regain form – Cricket News Update
India’s opening batsman Virender Sehwag has expressed relief at regaining his form, as proven by his recent performance against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of India’s ongoing 5-match series, played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in
Sooriyawewa, Hambantota.
“It was very important for me to score runs and provide a good start to my team. I hadn't scored runs in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 and this innings is important for me as we will be playing a lot of Tests and ODIs,” he said.
Sehwag, who made his return to the side following his recovery from a shoulder injury, last played for the national side in February this year, during the Commonwealth Bank Series Down Under.
The 33-year-old registered disappointing scores of 10, 20, 0, 5, and 30 during the tri-series, adding fuel to the fire regarding the controversial rotation policy that had been put into effect for the three most senior players on the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 team – Sehwag,
Gambhir, and Tendulkar.
Following the CB series, Sehwag captained the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 marks his first appearance for the national side since the dismal display during the CB series.
However, the right-hander put fears regarding his form to rest by scoring a massive 96 during the first ODI of the series, in addition to establishing a mammoth 173-run partnership with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 (106), which provided the basis for India’s total of 314,
and their eventual 21-run victory.
Commenting on the missed opportunity for a century, the top-order batsman brushed off the remarks, claiming he was happy to have contributed to establishing a solid foundation at the top of the order, for the remaining batsmen to build upon.
“It's not important whether I get a big score or not but if I can give a good start and add around 50 to 100 runs for the first wicket, it helps the team,” he said. “As far as my individual performance is concerned, I hope that I will score one in the next
match.”
The next ODI of the series is scheduled to be played on July 24 at the same venue.
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