
Sehwag's best five knocks
Virender Sehwag has arguably played more match-winning knocks than any other Indian batsman. So, picking any five as his best is an arduous task. Nevertheless, here's HT's pick...
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 23, 2012 01:31 AM IST
Virender Sehwag has arguably played more match-winning knocks than any other Indian batsman. So, picking any five as his best is an arduous task. Nevertheless, here's HT's pick...


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