WATCH: Virender Sehwag shares video proof to dismiss bribery allegations against Kris Srikkanth in U-19 selection

Virender Sehwag has quickly put an end to the confusion sparked by a misleading video clip. The former India opener shared the full, unedited version on social media to show that KS Srikkanth was wrongly dragged into an old selection story from his junior days.

The short edited clip that went viral made it sound like Srikkanth himself had demanded money to pick young Sehwag for the India U-19 team. Many people took it as a serious claim against the former India captain and selector. But Sehwag made sure the record was set straight with facts and respect.

The viral clip and how it twisted the story

The edited video came from an older casual conversation where Sehwag was remembering his early struggles to break into the national junior side ahead of the 1998 U-19 World Cup. In the short version, it appeared as if Srikkanth had directly called Sehwag’s coach and asked for ₹5 lakh for the selection. This created unnecessary buzz and put Srikkanth in a bad light without the full context.

Sehwag noticed the clip spreading fast and decided to respond immediately. He posted both the original and the edited versions side by side so everyone could compare them easily.

Here is the video:

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Virender Sehwag’s clear message and praise for Kris Srikkanth

In his post, Sehwag wrote in simple words: “Editing acchi thi, intent galat tha.” He explained that he had clearly mentioned in the original video that it was “the guy who was with Srikanth” who made the call to his coach and not Srikkanth himself. The edit had cleverly changed the meaning to make it look like Srikkanth was involved.

Sehwag went further and defended the senior cricketer, calling him “a genuinely wonderful and very fair person.” By sharing the real clip, he made sure there was no room left for doubt or confusion.

This quick and honest clarification has been appreciated by fans. It shows how easily a small edit can change the entire meaning of a story. Sehwag handled the situation with his usual straightforward style with no drama, just the truth and respect for a respected figure like Srikkanth.

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