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

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag is one of the most candid personalities in Indian cricket. The 41-year-old is known 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, the 'Nawab of Najafgarh' is seen being vocal about teams and their performances. 

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Virender Sehwag makes a controversial statement

Virender Sehwag was at it once again as he took another cheeky jibe at the Chennai team after they lost the game against Kolkata which was theirs to win. Chasing 167, Chennai were on top at the halfway mark as they 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.

Thereafter, the Chennai batsmen could not score boundaries as the required rate kept on mounting. Eventually, they fell short by 10 runs and handed over the win to Dinesh Karthik's side. Chennai middle-order has been their side's weak link which has faltered in several run chases in the 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 the target but Kedar Jadhav and Ravindra Jadeja played a lot of dot balls, which mounted the pressure. According to Sehwag, a few Chennai players think of their place in the side as government jobs because they know that even if they fail to perform, they will get their salary.

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 manage to score only 7 runs off 12 balls. In fact, Kedar Jadhav scored his first run off his sixth ball when the 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, the real 'Man of the Match' was Kedar Jadhav, much like what fans have been claiming on social media sarcastically.

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

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SOURCE: VIRENDER SEHWAG INSTAGRAM