Arguably the most dangerous opening batsman ever to play for India, Sehwag had no qualms in stating that his KXIP teammate Maxwell is more destructive than him and even Chris Gayle.
Asked if the Australian’s top-notch batting reminds him of his heydays, Sehwag responded in negative. “No, no. I was not that destructive. I was a bit, but not that much,” Sehwag said.Talking about what he likes the most about Maxwell’s batting, Sehwag said, “I don’t think he is worried about his game; he’s more worried about golf and practises more golf than cricket. He just goes out there in the middle, gives his 100 percent out there and comes back happily with whatever he gets.”
The Delhi-based player said Maxwell is more dangerous than the strapping West Indian Chris Gayle. “I think Maxwell. He and Miller. If the two of them get going, it becomes very difficult for the bowling side because if one misses a ball, the other makes up for it with a six,” he was quoted as saying in the IPl official website.
After scoring a 23-ball 30 in KXIP’s big win over Chennai Super Kings here on Wednesday, the out-of-favour India opener said the best is to yet to come from his blade. “Not yet. The best is yet to come. I am striking the ball well and would like to continue to contribute to the team. I’ve been scoring 20s and 30s, but now it’s time to score like the way Maxwell has been doing. Hopefully, in the coming games I’ll score big.”
"Today, I was a bit unlucky; I got an edge and it went on to hit the wicket. In the coming games, I will try to be a little more careful and not do anything rash after getting a start and concentrate a bit more."