I never expected to score a double hundred in ODIs: Virender Sehwag

Indian Cricketer Virender Sehwag created history on Thursday by scoring the highest ODI score of 219 while playing against the West Indies.

After scoring the highest ODI score, he said, “I never expected to score a double hundred. While opening the innings, I told Gautam Gambhir that if we can show some patience on this track, we will be in for a big one as the wicket is a good one. The outfield is fantastic and the distance of the boundary is only 50 yards.”

Talking about batting Powerplay, Sehwag said, “It was only after the batting Powerplay started, I felt that I could reach double hundred. Also when Sammy dropped me (at 170), I knew that God was with me.”

Skipper Sehwag also thanked his family and fans, he stated, “I want to thank my family and fans. I know people expected me to score a double century. Today when I wanted to hit a six, I just did that.”

The Nawab of Najafgarh said that he was determined to make amends for continuously scoring poor in the first three ODIs.

Sehwag said, “I have said this earlier also that the top-order needs to contribute. It was a wicket where one could score big runs if he stayed around for 30 overs.”

He was looking tired after creating the history, when asked, he said, “Obviously, I am very tired. I am an old man now and my back gets stiff. So I need to take an ice bath.”