Saqlain Mushtaq shared his views on these two memorable knocks played by the Indian batting duo in an interaction on the YouTube show Cricket Baaz.
On being asked to rate Virender Sehwag’s triple century at Multan, Saqlain Mushtaq mentioned that the Indian opener was lucky as the conditions favoured him.
Saqlain Mushtaq added that a lot of things went in Virender Sehwag’s favour apart from the injuries to Shoaib Akhtar and Mushtaq himself.
Saqlain Mushtaq cited the lack of preparation on the Pakistan team’s part as the biggest contributing factor for Virender Sehwag’s success.
The former off-spinner labelled Virender Sehwag as an exceptional player while adding that the triple ton in Multan had been served to him on a platter.
Comparison between Sachin Tendulkar’s century at Chennai and Virender Sehwag’s triple ton at Multan
Saqlain Mushtaq went on to rate Sachin Tendulkar’s century at Chennai higher than Virender Sehwag’s triple ton at Multan as the Pakistan team was fully prepared when they had embarked for the 1999 tour to India.
Saqlain Mushtaq stated that Virender Sehwag’s innings had come in conducive conditions on a batting-friendly first-day pitch.
Virender Sehwag’s blistering 309-run knock in the Multan Test of 2004 had come off just 375 deliveries. It was studded with 39 boundaries and six maximums, including the six off Saqlain Mushtaq’s bowling to bring up his triple-century. The knock helped India to register a victory against Pakistan.
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