Former Indian cricketer
Born: October 20, 1978
Virender Sehwag, born on October 20, 1978, in Najafgarh, Delhi, is a former Indian cricketer known for his explosive batting style. Often regarded as one of the most destructive opening batsmen in cricket history, Sehwag redefined the role with his fearless approach. He made his international debut in 1999, and quickly established himself as a game-changer, especially in Test cricket, where he played many memorable innings.
Sehwag was famous for his ability to dominate bowlers from the start, often scoring at a brisk pace. He holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian in Test cricket, having scored 319 against South Africa in 2008. He also scored two triple centuries in Tests, a rare feat.
In ODIs, Sehwag was equally dangerous, becoming the second player in the world to score a double century in an ODI, achieving this landmark against West Indies in 2011. He was part of the Indian team that won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
After retiring from cricket in 2015, Sehwag has remained active in the sport as a commentator, coach, and social media personality, known for his witty comments. His fearless style and remarkable records have cemented his place as one of India’s cricketing greats.
Virender Sehwag’s 5 most popular quotes
- Fitness has nothing to do with age.
- When I play a cover-drive, I play it to score runs.
- It doesn’t matter whether you move your feet or not; if your head is still and body is in balance, you can score lots of runs. This I learned from Tendulkar.
- To participate in a World Cup is a great honour and achievement. I’ve played in three World Cups. The whole world watches you during a World Cup and expects you to play innings to win games for your country.
- In international cricket, the atmosphere changes, and the interest level is higher, but for a cricketer, it is still a game he has to play.
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