He made this observation on the Sony Sports network during a discussion about T Natarajan’s stupendous spell for India in the second T20I against Australia.
Virender Sehwag started by stating that India could have a very good pace attack at the T20 World Cup if T Natarajan continues to perform the way he is doing at the moment.
While observing that any bowler could have a bad day in the shortest format of the game, the former Indian opener highlighted that T Natarajan has shown the ability to bowl his variations accurately. He added that the tour of Australia could be a turning point in the left-arm pacer’s career.
Virender Sehwag on T Natarajan’s stint with the Kings XI Punjab
Virender Sehwag recalled that he signed T Natarajan for the Kings XI Punjab after the latter was recommended by Murali Vijay for his ability to bowl yorkers at the death.
The former Kings XI Punjab mentor revealed that the Tamil Nadu pacer did not have the greatest of times at the franchise because of injuries. He added that there were also difficulties in communication due to the language barrier.
Virender Sehwag signed off by disclosing that T Natarajan told him that he always wished to play for India but didn’t believe that he would get the chance to play in the IPL or for the national team.
T Natarajan put himself into national reckoning with his outstanding performances for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2020. The 29-year-old, who hails from a village near Salem, accounted for 16 wickets in the tournament. His ability to bowl pinpoint yorkers received special praise from all corners of the cricketing fraternity.
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