ICC World Cup 2023: "If India Takes Every ODI Like A Knockout Game…" - Virender Sehwag Offers Valuable Advice To Rohit Sharma-Led Team

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag stated that every ODI match will be crucial for the Rohit Sharma-led team ahead of the World Cup 2023 at home. Virender Sehwag stated that the upcoming bilateral series should be treated as knockout matches in preparation for the World Cup.

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team is widely regarded as one of the favorites in the upcoming World Cup due to the advantage of playing on home soil. The Men in Blue previously achieved World Cup glory when they hosted the 50-over tournament in 2011 under the leadership of MS Dhoni.

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We Took Every Game Like A Knockout Game – Virender Sehwag

Speaking at the scheduled launch event on Tuesday, Virender Sehwag recalled the team’s preparation for the 2011 World Cup and discussed how they prepared themselves for the tournament.

“When Gary Kirsten came in as our coach in 2008, we were three years away from the World Cup. But for those three years, we took every game like a knockout game and went on to win most of the tournaments and bilateral series, thinking that we will have to win each and every game,” Sehwag said.

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“I think from today if India takes every ODI like a knockout game, it will be easier for them when they actually reach the knockouts of the World Cup. That mindset will take the pressure off in the knockouts…” he added.

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Rahul Dravid Knows How To Manage His Players – Virender Sehwag

The former Indian opener praised Rahul Dravid’s coaching style and stated that the team reached the WTC final under his tenure. Sehwag concluded by saying that the players have to perform on the field to get the desired results.

“Similarly, Rahul Dravid knows how to manage his players and get the best out of them. Once the player hits the ground, if he performs well then the coach gets appreciated. But if he fails, then the coach gets slammed,” he further stated.

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“We reached the WTC final, but nobody is talking about the fact that reaching the final twice in a row itself is a big deal. But we are all talking about the defeats and questioning Dravid.

He’s been an outstanding player, but as a coach, he does not go out there and play, it’s up to the players. School kaa naam teachers nahi banate, bachhe banate hai jo wahan se padke jaate hai (A school is known for its students, not teachers) and achieve success,” he concluded.

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