Published>Mon, Jun 14 10 01:33 PM
Virender Sehwag gave reason for worry on Friday when he called for a runner but nevertheless he provided a spectacle with a chanceless 159 from mere 103 balls, a knock which included 22 fours and five sixes at the Modern School Grounds. Riding on his century, his side Ragnigandha CC entered the final of the Lala Raghubir memorial tournament. Sehwag had taken prior permission to skip the first day of the national camp in Chennai to get more match practice ahead of the Asia Cup. In hindsight it proved to be a correct decision given his scores, and the washout at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Sehwag is reported to have experienced stiffness in his legs while batting and decided against taking a chance and so he requested for assistance. However, he is expected to be fine for the tournament. Incidentally, Sehwag had played the runner's role for Mithun Manhas during Thursday's game in another club tournament. Interestingly, the semi-final match was originally slated for Saturday but was advanced because Sehwag was keen to play one more game before leaving for Asia Cup. The organisers and the opposition readily agreed for a re-shuffle of dates. Ragnigandha registered a three-wicket victory over Malik Sports with Sehwag contributing 159 in a chase of 233. He also finished with 2 for 28.Meanwhile, out of favour Yuvraj Singh turned out for Air India. Yuvraj scored 38 in his side's semi-final win at the Goswami Ganesh Dutt tournament at St Stephens ground. Batting at No.3, Yuvraj was dropped early, on six, and took his time to strike the meat of the bat, hitting just one boundary and two sixes in his 47-ball stay. He also took one wicket with his left-arm spin.
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