Virender Sehwag, the former India opener, has spoken on the controversy over fan engagement following the departure of these famous names. In an interview with News18, Virender Sehwag addressed suggestions that cricket fans follow largely for particular players.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin have all withdrawn from Test cricket. It’s been about a year and a half since Kohli and Rohit left the format. Following their exit, Shubman Gill took over as captain. The changeover has spurred debate over whether the sport’s appeal is dependent on the participation of marquee players.
Virender Sehwag discusses the process of assigning viewership to specific stars
Virender Sehwag emphasised that the practice of attributing viewership to certain players is not new in Indian cricket history. Similar assertions were made about legendary personalities from various eras. He emphasised that the game has continued to draw fans despite the retirement of prominent performers in the past.
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The former opener emphasised that the game’s survival is not exclusively dependent on the participation of specific players. His viewpoint contends that cricket’s attraction is built in elements other than player personalities.
