Virender Sehwag 201* vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2008 @ Galle (Extended)

The Sultan of Multan was known for his no nonsense approach to the game and always batted on his own terms. Sehwag had to give India a brilliant start in the second test in Galle and a solid platform to build upon. He not only did that but scored a magnificent double century which guided his team to a score of 329 in the first innings. This knock of 201* against Sri Lanka was probably Sehwag's best performance in a white shirt. The reason for this knock being his best ever is because of the immense maturity that was shown by the otherwise one-dimensional batsman. Sehwag played with grace against the spinners and took risk only when the ball was pitched in his hitting area.When on one side the wickets were tumbling against the might of Mendis, Sehwag was going at his own pace and smashing the mystery spinner all over the park. India won the toss and elected to bat first. Sri Lanka had a clear plan against Sehwag – put a fielder deep on the leg side from the first over itself and welcome him with some short stuff. Chaminda Vaas and Nuwan Kulasekara tried bowling according to the plan but the Nawab of Najafgarh was up to the task and dispatched everything that was pitched short.