Sehwag Shocks Fans: Declares Pakistani Icon as 'Asia's Supreme Middle-Order Marvel'

Virender Sehwag, the former Indian cricketer known for his destructive opening partnership with Sachin Tendulkar, holds Tendulkar in high regard and considers him unparalleled. Sehwag, who idolized Tendulkar and later became his close friend and teammate, expresses immense admiration whenever they appear together on the cricket field, whether in ICC World Cups or Legends League Cricket matches.

 

Sehwag and Tendulkar were part of intense rivalries against teams like Australia and Pakistan, with Sehwag even achieving his famous triple-century against Pakistan while Tendulkar stood at the non-striker's end.

 

KThe 2004 tour of Pakistan proved to be a significant turning point in Sehwag's career. He not only had the opportunity to play alongside one of the greatest Indian teams but also faced a formidable Pakistani side.

 

Among the talented Pakistani lineup, one batsman captivated Sehwag's imagination like no other – Inzamam-ul-Haq, whom he considered the best middle-order batsman in Asia.

 

Sehwag shared his admiration for Inzamam during an interview with Gaurav Kapur on the popular show 'Breakfast with Champions,' produced by Oaktree Sports. Sehwag's praise of Inzamam over his own teammates Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, and Sri Lankan legends Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene speaks volumes.

 

While the others had entered the scene four years later, Inzamam had already established himself as a veteran by then, having made his debut in 1992. Under Inzamam's leadership, the Pakistan team was a formidable unit from 2003 to 2007, boasting an impressive win percentage of 58, second only to Wasim Akram.

 

Sehwag was particularly impressed by Inzamam's batting prowess and his ability to stay ahead of his time throughout his career.

 

During the 2003-04 era, Inzamam displayed remarkable confidence by talking about scoring at a rate of eight runs per over. He reassured his partners, saying, "Don't worry. You'll score easily," referring to achieving 80 runs in 10 overs. While this approach might have caused panic in other teams, Inzamam's unwavering confidence set him apart in Sehwag's eyes.

 

 

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