IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni lifts the 2011 World Cup trophy on the Taj resort. {Photograph}: Philip Brown/Reuters
In an unique revelation on the ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup schedule launch occasion in Mumbai, Virender Sehwag shared an interesting anecdote about Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s uncommon consuming behavior all through the match.
It seems that Dhoni consumed ‘khichdi’ as a fortunate appeal, firmly believing that it will contribute to India’s success on the sphere.
Sehwag disclosed, “Wherever we went, individuals used to say that the internet hosting nation had by no means received the World Cup. Everybody had their very own superstitions, and Dhoni caught to consuming khichdi, saying that even when he wasn’t scoring runs, the group would preserve successful.”
Reflecting on his personal World Cup journey, Sehwag described it as a rollercoaster journey. He revealed that he grew to become a cricket fanatic throughout the 1992 World Cup, eagerly following the match to witness the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in motion.
IMAGE: Virender Sehwag on the launch of the ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy tour in India. {Photograph}: Reuben NV/Rediff.com
“I watched that World Cup in eighth grade, and I at all times dreamed of taking part in within the World Cup and making my nation proud,” Sehwag confessed.
“I performed in three World Cups, misplaced one ultimate, received one ultimate, and in one other, we did not qualify for the second spherical. It has been an up-and-down journey, with the highlights being the 2003 and 2011 World Cups.”
The upcoming World Cup 2023 is scheduled to begin on October 5, beginning with an exciting conflict between England and New Zealand on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India, because the host nation, will start their marketing campaign on October 8 towards five-time World Cup champions Australia in Chennai.
Ten groups will compete within the prestigious occasion, with the primary eight having already certified by means of the Cricket World Cup Tremendous League. The ultimate two spots might be decided on the conclusion of the Qualifier match in Zimbabwe, wrapping up on…
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