Ex-India cricketer Virender Sehwag, one of the most iconic openers of all time, made a shocking revelation when he was asked to share his opinion on whether Indian or foreign coaches are better. Sehwag revealed when former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell became team India's head coach, he promised the Indian batter to make him next India captain, however, the promise remained unfulfilled.
"When Greg Chappell came, the first statement which Chappell gave was that Sehwag will be the next captain. I don't know what happened in 2 months that I got dropped from the team, let alone become captain," Sehwag said in an interaction with News18.
"I have always believed that in our country, we have good coaches who can manage the Indian team; hence we don't need foreign coaches. But when I was playing, I asked this question to my seniors 'Why do we need another foreign coach after John Wright?'. All of them, who had spent a lot of time with Indian coaches said that Indian coaches at times get biased towards players - some become favourites and those who don't are pushed at the end of the line. So when a foreign coach comes, he will look at them differently. But to be honest, that doesn't chance. Even a foreign coach can feel the pressure of dealing with a Tendulkar or a Dravid or a Ganguly or a Laxman," he added.
Sehwag called Gary Kirsten the best coach when it came to management.
"I feel Indian team doesn't need coaching; it needs a man manager who can strike and bond, friendship with all players. A coach should know which player needs how much practice and Gary Kirsten was the best in that aspect. He would make me play just 50 deliveries, Dravid 200, Sachin 200 and so on. After that, he would give us break," added the former India opener.