Slim Sehwag ready to throw weight at World Cup

So how is Virender Sehwag preparing himself for Indias World Cup campaign?

So how is Virender Sehwag preparing himself for Indias World Cup campaign? By trimming down on his size and losing weight. Present in Mumbai to collect the Best Batsman award at an awards ceremony,Sehwag was showered with compliments for his new trim look. The opener said,That was my aim before the World Cup,and it looks like I have achieved it.

Although Sehwag wasnt ever bracketed in the Yuvraj Singh or Rohit Sharma category of balooning waistlines,Sehwag believes that fitness will play a large role if India are to successfully encash their favourties tag. Weight or no weight,the countrys chances will fall squarely on his recovering shoulders,if Test batsman VVS Laxman is to be believed.

Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir have been very important players for India and will have a huge role to play in the World Cup after coming back from the injury. India have the best chance to win the World Cup. I think the team can capture the glory of 1983. They have the potential and talent to lift the trophy, Laxman said on Friday.

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While everyone hopes that Laxmans words come true,none want it more than a man who will be playing in his sixth World Cup Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar,without referring directly to the tournament said: Yes,I want to achieve something. Everyone knows that.

He has often said in the past that being part of the winning Indian World Cup squad is his unfulfilled dream. A few more lost kilos from his opening partner,and India could be well on their way.

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