Virender Sehwag

About Virender Sehwag

One of India's most aggressive and powerful batsmen, he became the first Indian player to twice be named Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World, winning in both 2008 and 2009. In 2008, he scored an Indian Test record with a 319 against South Africa.

Virender Sehwag is pronounced a former Indian cricketer. Considered by many to be one of the most destructive bats of all time, Sehwag played as an extended right-handed hitter and also bowled part-time with his right arm. He played his first One Day International in 1999 and joined the India Test Team in 2001. In April 2009, Sehwag became the first Indian to be named the world's best cricketer. To Wisden for his performances in 2008, becoming the first player of any nationality. to retain the award for 2009. He is the occasional former captain of India, former deputy of Team India, former captain of Delhi Daredevils and former captain of Delhi Team Ranji. Sehwag holds a number of records, including the highest score for an Indian in cricket, the fastest in international cricket history as well as the 250 fastest among all the players. .

Bowling style	Right arm off break
Born	October 20, 1978, Najafgarh, Delhi, India
Batting style	Right-handed
Full name	Virender Sehwag
Role	Opening batsman
Nickname	Viru, Nawab of Najafgarh, Sultan of Multan

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Trivia

Known for his high strike rate, even in Tests, he holds the Test record for fastest triple century, reaching 300 off 278 balls. In 2011, he broke Sachin Tendulkar's ODI record when he scored a 219. That record was later broken by Rohit Sharma.

Virender Sehwag before fame

In 1997, he made his domestic cricket debut with Delhi. In 1999, he made his ODI debut, and in 2001, he made his Test debut.

Achievement of Virender Sehwag

He owns the Test record for fastest triple century, reaching 300 off 278 balls. He is known for his high strike rate, even in Tests. When he scored 219 in an ODI in 2011, he broke Sachin Tendulkar's record. Rohit Sharma went on to break that record.

Salary 2020

$5.7 million

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Virender Sehwag family life

With wife Aarti Ahlawat, he has two boys, Aryavir and Vedant.

Associations of Virender Sehwag

He and Chris Gayle are the only batsmen to hit a triple century in a Test match and a double century in an ODI match.

Virender Sehwag Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	63 Kg
Height	170 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black