Name Hindi: वीरेंद्र सहवाग / Gender Man
Virender Sehwag: One of the Greatest Cricketers
Known for his aggressive batting style and audacious strokes, Virender Sehwag is one of the most successful cricketers from India. Born on October 20, 1978 in Najafgarh, New Delhi, he made his debut in international cricket in the year 1999.
Early Life and Career
Virender Sehwag was passionate about cricket from an early age. Known as ‘Viru’ to family and friends, he graduated from Arora Vidya School before moving on to Jamia Milia Islamia for further studies. His career took off when he scored a blistering century on his Test debut against South Africa at Bloemfontein in 2001. Incredibly talented and dashing in game play, Sehwag quickly cemented his place in Indian Cricket Team.
Cricket Achievements
- In the history of International cricket, Sehwag is only the third player to score a double hundred in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
- Sehwag holds the record for highest individual score by an Indian player (319 runs) in Test match format.
- He has been honoured with prestigious awards like Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World (twice), ICC Test Player of Year and Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Player of The Year.
Career Highs and Lows
The peak years of Sehwag’s cricket journey were undoubtedly between 2005 to 2010 where he consistently performed well across all formats. However, after suffering from a drop in form and recurring injuries, Sehwag was dropped from the Indian squad in 2013. Despite these setbacks, his contribution to the sport has not been forgotten.
Life After Cricket
Post retirement, Sehwag has managed to stay relevant by taking up commentary for cricket matches, making TV appearances and being actively involved in social media platforms, where he enjoys a huge fan following. He is also involved with educational initiatives and runs the Sehwag International School in Jhajjar, Haryana.
In conclusion, Virender Sehwag’s bold batting style and fearless approach to the game elevated him amongst the greats of world cricket. His substantial contributions not only significantly impacted Indian cricket but also helped popularise cricket across the world. Today, even though he no longer plays professionally, he remains an influential personality loved and respected globally.
