Virender Sehwag has immediately put an end to the confusion created by a misleading video clip. The former India opener shared the full, unedited version on social media to show that KS Srikanth He was unfairly dragged into an old selection story from his junior days.
From the short edited clip that went viral, it seems as if Srikkanth himself had demanded money for selecting young Sehwag for the India Under-19 team. Many took this as a serious claim against the former India captain and selector. But Sehwag made sure that the record was set right with facts and respect.
Viral clip and how it changed the story
The edited video comes from an old informal conversation where Sehwag was reminiscing about his initial struggles to make it to the national junior team ahead of the 1998 Under-19 World Cup. In the short version, it appeared as if Srikkanth had directly called Sehwag’s coach and asked for ₹5 lakh for selection. This created unnecessary discussion and tarnished Srikanth’s image without the full context.
Sehwag saw the clip spreading rapidly and decided to react immediately. He posted both the original and edited versions together so that everyone could easily compare them.
Here is the video:
Virender Sehwag’s clear message and praise for Chris Srikkanth
In his post, Sehwag wrote in simple words: “The editing was good, the intention was wrong.” He pointed out that he had clearly mentioned in the original video what it was “The man who was with Srikanth” Who had called his coach and not Srikanth. The editing had cleverly changed the meaning to make it seem as if Srikanth was involved.
Sehwag came forward to defend the senior cricketer and called him out. “Really a wonderful and very fair person.” By sharing the actual clip, he ensured that there is no room left for doubt or confusion.
This quick and honest explanation has been appreciated by fans. This shows how easily a small edit can change the entire meaning of a story. Sehwag handled the situation with his usual straightforward style without any drama, just truthfulness and respect for a respected person like Srikkanth.
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