Virender Sehwag answers your questions

India's Virender Sehwag took time out of his schedule this week to answer questions from the ICC's Facebook and Twitter followers.

He spoke on a variety of topics including his approach to batting, his take on batting records and his illustrious teammate Sachin Tendulkar.

Watch out for upcoming Facebook and Twitter chats with other leading players and officials.

Sanesh_P @cricketicc #sehwag who is you toughest opponent played..

Australia. They don't give too many loose balls to score runs, so you have to work hard against Australia. If you score runs against Australia then everybody will appreciate your performance and give you a lot of respect.

AnikSachdeva @cricketicc #sehwag What is Your strategy while batting in a test match?

My strategy is simple, that is to try and bat as long as I can and try to hit a loose ball.

imtryam @cricketicc we are still waiting for your Double century in ODIs,... when it gonna be possible...? #sehwag

I think a lot of batsmen are trying to score a double hundred in one-day cricket and I am one of them. So hopefully someone will get a double hundred in one-day cricket. Anyways, we cannot predict when we will score a hundred or double hundred in any game.

Mahesh Thammanaveni: when will you break the lara's 400 records in tests?

It is very difficult to score 400, let alone a hundred in Test cricket. So it's a big achievement if I can break his record, but it's very tough.

Chris Anderson: how do you prepare yourself for a big match? Like the final of worldcup or like starting a fresh day's play on 90 or 190 or 290 not out?

I try to relax and try to calm myself and try not to think about the game. I try not to think about my performance, just enjoy my evening. I sleep well for eight hours a day before the game. The lesser you think about the game, a bigger chance to score runs in that game.

Shibu Kunnakkad: lot of people talking abt finding gap in the field.in cricket there are conventional fielding positions.so finding gap is by practice or by luck?

You can develop it by practice. You can try by imagining where the fielders are standing in the exact position on the field. Then you can try to play the balls in that direction and try to hit the gaps and then you can get used to it.

Ashwini Kumar Sharma: What is your best shot according to you? Also best shot of Sachin for you?

According to me my best shot is my square cut and according to me, Sachin's best shot is straight drive.

Rajaram Dilipkumar: Shewag without a doubt you are one of the most destructive batsman in world cricket ever .. My question - Dont you think the bowling standards have come down , as we dont have greats like wasim,curtly,donald,warne.mcgrath.kumble operating right now ? In that case dont you think run making is a lot more easier right now than when you entered international cricket ?

I don't think so. If you look at the bowling attack of every country have two or three good bowlers. So it is still difficult to score runs in Test cricket.

Anirudh Vyas: how did you developed fearless nature in yourself...

You can't develop your nature, it comes naturally. You just go out and build on it.