Xtra Time Web Desk: It sounds like Virender Sehwag’s commentary during the IPL game was quite spicy! His comment about his own batting figure deteriorating during his time with Punjab Kings and taking a dig at the franchise’s overall performance in the IPL over the years certainly adds an interesting flavor to the commentary box banter. Such remarks often add a layer of entertainment and intrigue to the matches, sparking conversations and debates among fans.
“Jab mein Punjab mein gaya tab mera strike rate kam ho gaya. Woh kehte hai na ke jaisi sangati waisa behave karte ho. Toh waha ki sangati waisi hi thi. Jeet te the nahi, khel te acha the nahi, toh mera game aur thoda kharab ho gaya (When I was in Punjab, my strike rate had dropped. It was due to bad team influence. They don’t win matches, they don’t play well and hence by game deteriorated),” Sehwag said.
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His personal experience with the team, both as a player and later as a mentor, likely gives him unique insights into the team’s dynamics and performance. This background information further enriches the significance of his commentary jibe, as it reflects his first hand experiences with the Punjab Kings franchise during his tenure between 2016 and 2018.
During his Hindi commentary in the ongoing IPL 2024, Sehwag trolled PBKS for not winning enough matches, which includes their trophy less run in the league, before saying that his strike rate had dropped during his stint at the franchise, blaming it on the team atmosphere.
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During his six IPL seasons with Delhi, Sehwag scored 2174 runs at a strike rate of 160, with 14 fifties and a century. In 2014, when he moved to Punjab, he had a rather successful season, scoring 455 runs at a strike rate of 144.44 with the Kings XI even reaching the final. However, in the following season, the former India opener managed only 99 runs in eight matches, before retiring from the league. His overall strike rate at Punjab was 136.