In a recent ‘This or That’ challenge during the Delhi Premier League T20, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag made headlines by selecting current captain Rohit Sharma over cricketing icons MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. The challenge, which involved comparing various cricketing legends, saw Sehwag’s choices take some unexpected turns.
Initially, Virender Sehwag favoured MS Dhoni over England’s Ben Stokes but then surprisingly opted for AB de Villiers over Dhoni. However, when Virat Kohli entered the comparison, he surpassed De Villiers in Sehwag’s rankings. The real twist came when Sharma was matched against Kohli, with Sehwag ultimately choosing Rohit Sharma as his top pick.
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This choice wasn’t a mere coincidence. Virender Sehwag continued to favour Sharma over other formidable cricketers, including David Warner and Dale Steyn, consistently placing Sharma at the pinnacle of his rankings. This revealed Sharma as the standout player in Sehwag’s challenge.
Legend Virender Sehwag knows who the real GOAT is 🥴🔥@ImRo45 🐐🔥
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) September 9, 2024
Virender Sehwag’s decision may be influenced by Sharma’s recent achievements. Rohit Sharma, who played alongside Sehwag in the 2007 T20 World Cup and was part of the victorious 2011 ODI World Cup squad, has had a stellar run under his leadership. In 2024, Sharma led India to their second T20 World Cup title, finishing as the top run-scorer of the tournament. His leadership and transformation into a more aggressive player have impressed many.
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Sehwag praised Sharma’s growth and impact, stating, “Rohit, the only player who has played all 9 T20 World Cups, has impressed me with his transformation into a more attacking player in the past year. His leadership has created a positive environment within the team and delivered results. I’m proud of his accomplishments and wish him the best for the future,” Virender Sehwag tweeted.
