MUMBAI: The Ten-Over-A-Side (T10) format is the right format for the International Cricket Council to get the sport included in the Olympics, believes former India opener Virender Sehwag
“They are talking about cricket being part of Olympics and I think this is the right format. Its a 90-minute game just like football match. It’s the right format if ICC is thinking about association of cricket with Olympics,” DNA quotes Sehwag as saying.
“Many countries can play this format. One bowler or batsman can win you a game. Many countries want to have cricket in Olympics, its a shorter format and a good concept. ICC will have to to think if they want to take the game to Olympic. Even smaller nations, who play four-day cricket, can be part of it,” he added.
The 39-year-old, who was in Mumbai for an event, said he is excited about playing in this new format where he will have the liberty to play in his own style. “Cricket remains the same, doesn’t matter its T20, T10, 50 overs or Test cricket. You have to score the way you can in this this format. I hope Sharjah (stadum) will be filled. People will come and watch. It is the place where Sachin Tendulkar played that hurricane knock. I have played there last time (Masters Champions League in 2013) where I scored 135,” he added.
