Virender Sehwag and R Ashwin Share Light Moments During IPL Commentary

In a recent IPL match, cricket legends Virender Sehwag and R Ashwin shared a humorous exchange during commentary. Sehwag encouraged Ashwin to speak freely, while Ashwin emphasized the importance of thoughtful speech. Their playful banter highlighted the lighter side of cricket commentary. Meanwhile, RCB secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over SRH, with Kohli and Padikkal leading the charge. Discover more about this entertaining interaction and the match details.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 29, 2026, 15:13 IST

A Playful Exchange Between Cricket Legends

During an IPL match featuring the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, cricket icons Virender Sehwag and R Ashwin engaged in a humorous exchange. Ashwin was making his debut in Hindi commentary for the official broadcaster when Sehwag encouraged him to express his thoughts freely, without overthinking. In response, Ashwin mentioned that his upbringing emphasized the importance of careful speech. “Aaj yaha par dil ki baat kiya jayega, na ki soch samajh kar baat kiya jayega,” Sehwag remarked, indicating that the discussion should come from the heart rather than logic. Ashwin countered, stating, “Mere parents ne abhi tak jo sikhaya tha, aap uska ulta bata rahe hai. Mere parents ne bataya hai soch samajh kar bolna chahiye, bina soche kuchh nahi bolna chahiye.”

Sehwag humorously pointed out that some individuals are cautious with their words due to the fear of losing followers on social media. He quipped, “Hota hai kuch log soch samajh kar bolte hai ki is player ke jyada fan hai… agar galat bol diya to followers ghat jayenge, achchha bol diya to badh jayenge.”

RCB Secures Victory in Opening Match

In terms of the match outcome, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a fantastic start, clinching a five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chasing a target of 202 runs, Virat Kohli contributed significantly with an unbeaten 68 runs, while Devdutt Padikkal added 61 runs, leading RCB to a remarkable win and a strong start to their title defense. Earlier, Ishan Kishan's 80 runs helped SRH reach a total of 201-9.