In a significant move to combat player drain to global T20 leagues, Cricket West Indies has awarded multi-year contracts to nine West Indies cricketers, including key players like Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Hayley Matthews, and Shemaine Campbelle. The decision comes as a result of a new Memorandum of Understanding between CWI and the West Indies Players Association.
Former Indian opener Virendra Sehwag recently made a hilarious comment during a chat show with Adam Gilchrist, stating that Indian cricketers don’t need to participate in other T20 leagues as they are ‘rich’ and don’t need to go to ‘poor countries’. Sehwag also revealed that he once refused an offer from the Big Bash League due to the low amount offered. Additionally, Sehwag has endorsed former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the ideal wicketkeeper for the upcoming T20 World Cup, citing his impressive strike rate and ability to contribute in the latter stages of matches.
Virender Sehwag, known for his humorous quips, recently shared his thoughts on Indian players participating in other T20 leagues. During the Club Prairie Podcast with former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist, Sehwag jokingly remarked, ‘No, we don’t need to. We are rich people, we don’t go to poor countries for other leagues.’ Sehwag also recalled declining an offer from the Big Bash League due to the low payment offered.
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag’s appearance on the Club Prairie Fire podcast was marked by his characteristic humor and bluntness. Sehwag’s witty remarks not only entertained hosts Adam Gilchrist, Michael Vaughan, and James Rochford but also elicited laughter from listeners. Notably, Sehwag’s response to Gilchrist’s inquiry about Indian players participating in international T20 leagues left Gilchrist speechless and the panel in stitches. Sehwag’s straightforwardness and playful digs at his Australian hosts showcased his charismatic personality and provided an entertaining and insightful podcast episode.
