5 selfish acts involving famous cricketers

3. Suraj Randiv bowled a no-ball when Virender Sehwag was batting on 99

Suraj Randiv

In 2010, the Sri Lankan players did everything possible to prevent former Indian opener Virender Sehwag from scoring a century. India played a tri-series in that year which involved Sri Lanka and New Zealand. In one of the games, India bowled the Lankans out for a paltry score of 170 runs.

The chase was considered to be an easy one for India. But the side was dented early as they lost three quick wickets. At 32/3, the side was subjected to a great deal of pressure before Virender Sehwag decided to counter-attack the bowlers. He smashed them all around the park and was unbeaten on 99.

At this point, India just needed one run to win the game and Sehwag smashed the ball from Suraj Randiv for a six. However, the bowler bowled an intentional no-ball and this run was counted first. Therefore, Sehwag was left stranded on 99. Randiv was banned for one match due to this act of his.