Published 12:53 IST, October 9th 2020

Virender Sehwag claims Chennai batsmen treat Dream11 IPL contract as 'government job'

Dream11 IPL 2020: Virender Sehwag took another cheeky jibe at the Chennai team after they lost the game against Kolkata which was theirs to win.

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Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag is one of most candid personalities in Indian cricket. 41-year-old is kwn for speaking his mind without mincing words. Since his retirement, Virender Sehwag has been immensely active as a commentator and an analyst. On several occasions, 'Nawab of Najafgarh' is seen being vocal about teams and ir performances. 

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Virender Sehwag makes a controversial statement

Virender Sehwag was at it once again as he took ar cheeky jibe at Chennai team after y lost game against Kolkata which was irs to win. Chasing 167, Chennai were on top at halfway mark as y scored 90/1 with Shane Waston and Ambati Rayudu going strong.  However, both were dismissed in quick succession to leave Chennai reeling at 101/3.

reafter, Chennai batsmen could t score boundaries as required rate kept on mounting. Eventually, y fell short by 10 runs and handed over win to Dinesh Karthik's side. Chennai middle-order has been ir side's weak link which has faltered in several run chases in Dream11 IPL 2020. Looking at Chennai players' lack of intent, Virender Sehwag has made a huge statement.

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While speaking to Cricbuzz, Virender Sehwag said that Chennai should have easily chased target but Kedar Jadhav and Ravindra Jadeja played a lot of dot balls, which mounted pressure. According to Sehwag, a few Chennai players think of ir place in side as government jobs because y kw that even if y fail to perform, y will get ir salary.

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Virender Sehwag had also insulted Kedar Jadhav in his series on Facebook named 'Viru Ki Baithak'. Kedar Jadhav, who was sent ahead of Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo, could man to score only 7 runs off 12 balls. In fact, Kedar Jadhav scored his first run off his sixth ball when required rate was over 12 runs per over.

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Virender Sehwag called Kedar Jadhav 'useless decoration' in Hindi. Virender Sehwag added that forget about scoring boundaries, Jadhav didn't even want to take singles. According to Virender Sehwag, real 'Man of Match' was Kedar Jadhav, much like what fans have been claiming on social media sarcastically.

Meanwhile, as per Chennai Dream11 IPL schedule, MS Dhoni's men will take on Virat Kohli led Bangalore on Saturday, October 10 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Chennai vs Bangalore match will be crucial for both sides as y are coming on back of defeats in ir last games.

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SOURCE: VIRENDER SEHWAG INSTAGRAM

12:53 IST, October 9th 2020