Rana Naved-ul-Hasan Hits Back At Virender Sehwag For 'Ridiculous' Comment, Warns Indian Legend

Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has hit back at Virender Sehwag after the ex-India opener accused the former Pakistan fast-bowler and his compatriots of praising India only to earn money. Known for his outspoken nature, Virender Sehwag recently said that Pakistani cricketers praise India in order to bag contracts from Indian media outlets.

The legendary batsman pointed out Pakistani trio Mohammad Yousuf, Saqlain Mushtaq and Rana Naved-ul-Hasan as he made his claim. He said that by praising India, the Pakistani cricketers may get contracts from India media outlets.

“Former Pakistan players like Mohammad Yousuf, Saqlain Mushtaq, Rana Naved & more are keen to praise Indian cricket as they are after money from Indian media and they know that by praising the Indian team they may get contracts from Indian media outlets,” Virender Sehwag had said.

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However, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has refuted the claims as he slammed Virender Sehwag for his comments. While speaking in a Youtube video, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan also warned Virender Sehwag against speaking ill of Pakistan cricketers. In 2016, the former fast-bowler had hailed Virender Sehwag as the best captain he played under after his stint with the Masters Cricket League side Gemini Arabians.

“Sehwag has given a ridiculous statement against Pakistan cricketers. He said that we praise India because we need gigs in Indian channels. This is not true and I also take my words back because you people cannot digest respect,” said Rana.

“I played under Sehwag in a league in Dubai and we won that tournament under his captaincy so I praised him. Although we won that tournament because of the players but credit also goes to you [Sehwag] because you were the captain. You took it the wrong way insinuating that we praised you because we need stints in India channels.”

“You had given a ridiculous statement two years ago as well but we ignored it. However, we have to respond this time in order to shut you up on social media,” he added.

Earlier this month, another former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar had also hit back at Virender Sehwag, saying that he has more money than the swashbuckling Indian star’s hair on his head. Not only that, Akhtar also boasted about the huge number of followers he has on social media platform.

“Sehwag is a casual man who speaks in a very non serious way. He said Shoaib Akhtar needs money which is why he speaks highly of India. India doesn’t feed me, Allah does. I have more money than Sehwag has hairs on his head. Try to take it as a joke,” Akhtar had said before adding: “Please try to digest my fame. I have a lot of subscribers on Youtube that are from outside India. 40 percent are from Pakistan, 50 percent from India and others from rest of the world.”