Sehwag chooses silence after India head coach snub

�MUMBAI:��Virender Sehwag today evaded questions on the controversial selection of the Indian team's head coach after being pipped by Ravi Shastri for the high- profile job.

���� Sehwag was among the shortlisted candidates who were interviewed by the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman.

���� Known to speak his mind, Sehwag, when asked whether he was told about a separate batting and bowling coach, said "if you ask questions on "Umeed India" (the show he is promoting) then I will answer. Thanks."

���� Sehwag also spoke on difficulties faced by Indian athletes to prepare for events like the Olympics and World Championships.

���� When asked about his struggle when compared to these athletes, the former right-handed batsman said, "My struggle was nothing in comparison to them. For me cricketing facilities were available at every corner,� there are 1000s of academies in Delhi where (one)� gets facilities and equipments. There is no struggle for us cricketers in front of them."

���� Some of the athletes whom be interviewed for the show are wrestler Sakshi Malik and rower Dattu Bhokanal.

���� He also said he was touched by the struggle of Dattu, who at one time did not know swimming before finishing 13th in the Rio Olympics last year. (AGENCIES)