What is common between the double hundreds scored by Sachin Tendulkar in Gwalior last year and Virender Sehwag here on Thursday?
While both the batsmen are Indians and the knocks have been scored in Madhya Pradesh, it also happens that both the innings have come on tracks prepared by the same man.
Curator of the Hoklar Stadium
Samandar Singh Chauhan was a happy man on Thursday when Sehwag became
the second man to score a double hundred in an ODI. He was also incharge
of the wicket at the Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior where Tendulkar
breached the 200-run barrier.
Singh, who has been a curator for Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association for the last 17 years, said he enjoyed watching Sehwag score 219 against West Indies on a wicket prepared by him.
“Bada mazaa aagaya Sehwag ko dekhkar (It was fun watching Sehwag bat like this). I have always loved preparing batting tracks for the ODIs” he told DNA.
Singh said he had a feeling that Sehwag would be the person to repeat Tendulkar’s feat, but said he had no inkling that it would happen in his venue.
“I knew that Sehwag can do the unthinkable because of the way he bats and given his approach to the game. It is a proud feeling both the double hundreds have come on the pitches prepared by me,” added Singh.
While both the batsmen are Indians and the knocks have been scored in Madhya Pradesh, it also happens that both the innings have come on tracks prepared by the same man.
Curator of the Hoklar Stadium
Samandar Singh Chauhan was a happy man on Thursday when Sehwag became
the second man to score a double hundred in an ODI. He was also incharge
of the wicket at the Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior where Tendulkar
breached the 200-run barrier.Singh, who has been a curator for Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association for the last 17 years, said he enjoyed watching Sehwag score 219 against West Indies on a wicket prepared by him.
“Bada mazaa aagaya Sehwag ko dekhkar (It was fun watching Sehwag bat like this). I have always loved preparing batting tracks for the ODIs” he told DNA.
Singh said he had a feeling that Sehwag would be the person to repeat Tendulkar’s feat, but said he had no inkling that it would happen in his venue.
“I knew that Sehwag can do the unthinkable because of the way he bats and given his approach to the game. It is a proud feeling both the double hundreds have come on the pitches prepared by me,” added Singh.
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its gud for india,he should continue his form,congrats for having second double hundred after sachin,and highest run getter in oneday international cricket
ReplyDeleteits gud for india,he should continue his form,congrats for having second double hundred after sachin,and highest run getter in oneday international cricket
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