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Internet Desk: Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Tuesday avoided the questions of media regarding Indian cricket team’s coach selection after being outrun by former team director Ravi Shastri for the top job. Sehwag was among the candidates who gave interview to the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. On being asked whether he was told about a separate batting and bowling coach, said "if you ask questions on "Umeed India" (the show he is promoting) then I will answer. Thanks." Sehwag also opened up about the difficulties of Indian athletes which they faced during their preparations for grand events like the Olympics and World Championships. When asked about his struggle when compared to these athletes, the former right-handed batsman said, "My struggle was nothing in comparison to them. For me cricketing facilities were available at every corner, there are 1000s of academies in Delhi where (one) gets facilities and equipments. There is no struggle for us cricketers in front of them." Some of the athletes whom be interviewed for the show are wrestler Sakshi Malik  and rower Dattu Bhokanal. He also said he was touched by the struggle of Dattu, who at one time did not know swimming before finishing 13th in the Rio Olympics last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZXTw2M38lw