Overview

• Parnell singled out Virender Sehwag’s boundary-hitting aggression and Sachin Tendulkar’s tactical field manipulation as the toughest challenges of his career.
• The former South Africa seamer admitted he experienced panic attacks when he had to bowl to Sehwag at his peak.
• He described bowling to MS Dhoni in death overs as extremely difficult, highlighting the former India captain’s finishing skills.
• Since retiring from international cricket with 73 ODIs and 99 wickets, Parnell has featured in the World Championship of Legends and remained active in veteran tournaments.
• He recalled advice from Ashish Nehra on understanding one’s role and sticking to core strengths, a lesson he now passes on as a mentor.