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Sehwag is saying that players hear and witness many private things in the dressing room, but they avoid talking about them while they are still active. After retirement, they may feel freer to share those stories and experiences. The quote suggests a difference between what can be said publicly during a career and what can be said later.
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Originally said in English.
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About Virender Sehwag
Indian cricketer
Virender Sehwag is a former Indian cricketer, active internationally from 1999 to 2013. A right-handed opener, he is known for aggressive batting and for his place among the leading batsmen of his era. He played for India in One Day Internationals and Test cricket, and also represented Delhi and Haryana in domestic cricket, as well as Delhi Capitals in the IPL. He served at times as stand-in captain and vice-captain, was part of India’s winning teams in the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy, the 2007 T20 World Cup, and the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and was the top scorer at the 2002 Champions Trophy. In 2009 he became the first Indian to receive Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World, and in 2023 he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
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