Sehwag smashes 59 in comeback match - Virender Sehwag's decision to

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Virender Sehwag's decision to bat down the order for Delhi in the Challenger Trophy match against India Blue may have come as a surprise to his fans.

In This Pic : Virender Sehwag

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But it wasn't really unexpected as there has been speculation that he was contemplating such a move to give his flagging career a second wind.

In This Pic : Virender Sehwag

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Many experts believe it is not a bad idea for the attacking batsman to give up the opener's slot as age has slowed him down. His eyesight too isn't the same.

In This Pic : Virender Sehwag

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Ironically, as Delhi lost two quick wickets, Sehwag was at the crease in the third over itself and must have felt like he was still an opener. He impressed during his half-century stint, even showing glimpses of his old self.

In This Pic : Virender Sehwag

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At the same venue where he made a record-breaking 219 against the West Indies in Dec 2011, Sehwag seemed way on his way to a breezy century till he threw it away.

In This Pic : Virender Sehwag

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