NEW DELHI: Virender Sehwag‘s 309 in Multan, also known as the “Sultan of Multan” innings, is without doubt one of the most iconic knocks within the historical past of Indian cricket. It befell throughout India’s 2004 tour of Pakistan within the first Check at Multan.
Sehwag grew to become the primary Indian to attain a triple century in Check cricket, reaching the feat in simply 364 balls.
Sehwag had a 336-run stand together with his idol batting legend Sachin Tendulkar for the third wicket.
Sehwag has greater than as soon as shared quite a few anecdotes about his time with Tendulkar on the sphere, within the dressing room, throughout workforce dinners, and whereas touring.
And in a video that’s viral on the web, Sehwag narrated an fascinating incident throughout his partnership with Tendulkar when he was warned towards hitting a six.
Sehwag says within the video, “When he (Tendulkar) got here to bat after the dismissal of Rahul Dravid, I used to be on 120, and simply after his arrival I hit Saqlain Mushtaq for a six, the ball simply went over the long-on fielder who tried for a catch however he couldn’t take it. Grasp got here together with his bat and stated ‘ab agar tune chakka maara na toh fundamental tere bat maarunga kheench ke’.”
Sehwag continues, “Once I reached 295, I stated if Saqlain Mushtaq comes within the assault, I’ll step out first ball and hit a six. He (Tendulkar) stated are you mad? You may change into the primary Indian participant to hit 300. I replied no Indian has ever hit 295 even, I’ve change into the primary Indian. He walked again saying you might be mad. Saqlain got here, I stepped out and hit a six to achieve 300 and Tendulkar was happier than me.”
Sehwag’s knock helped India publish an enormous complete of 675/5 declared within the first innings, main India to win by an innings and 52 runs.
This innings is remembered not just for its historic significance but additionally for the aggressive and fearless method wherein Sehwag performed towards a robust Pakistani bowling assault that included Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Sami, and Saqlain Mushtaq.
Although each Tendulkar and Sehwag had been batting legends with totally different types, their camaraderie and mutual respect on and off the sphere created a singular partnership that benefited the Indian workforce for a few years.
Their camaraderie extends off the sphere as properly. Their bond, regardless of variations in personalities (Tendulkar being calm and composed, Sehwag extra carefree and humorous), has all the time remained robust.
The Tendulkar-Sehwag friendship stands as a testomony to the spirit of Indian cricket throughout their taking part in days and continues to be celebrated even after each have retired from the sport.
