New Delhi, April 29: Former Test batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels Virender Sehwag’s absence will not affect India’s chances in the T20 World Cup as they have enough back-up to fill up the explosive opener’s place.
Sehwag was dropped due to a shoulder injury sustained during the recently-concluded Indian Premier League and was replaced by Tamil Nadu opener Murali Vijay, who had a successful stint with the Chennai Super Kings.
“While Sehwag’s absence will hurt, it will not be decisive,” Manjrekar said.
“Well, if there was an Indian tour of Australia, a full tour comprising ODIs, and Sehwag was not available due to an injury that would be a huge setback! But in T20, although he will be missed, it is not as if India will start fretting and feel that they cannot win the tournament without him.
–PTI