Smash hits from the commentary box
While Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni treated fans to a partnership that evoked nostalgia and created new memories at the India-England ODI yesterday, entertainment poured out of the Hindi commentary box in no small measure. Known for his quirky brand of commentary, Virender Sehwag was thrilled to watch his former teammates in incredible form — and it showed. “Purane note band hue hai purane diggaj nahi” [It’s old currency notes, not veterans, that have been banned] said the man, as he reminded viewers of Yuvraj’s seniority with “he debuted when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the PM”. When fellow commentator Kapil Dev praised Dhoni for being quick between the wickets, Sehwag topped it with “looks like he sips on petrol.” It was Hardik Pandya’s turn to bat, and Viru Paaji was ready: “Ab ballebaazi karne aaye hai Kung Fu Pandya.” Call it a personal best from commentator Sehwag?