VIRENDER SEHWAG

Virender Sehwag – profile, career and stats

Virender Sehwag, a former Indian batter, is regarded as one of the finest openers to ever play the game. He was destructive and unwavering in his stance at the pitch.

Apart from destroying bowling line-ups, Sehwag also captained the Indian side when required. He also served as vice-captain.

Sehwag was part of the Indian squads which co-won the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy, the winners of the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 Cricket World Cup.

In the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy, Sehwag was the leading run-scorer with 271 runs.

In April of 2009, Sehwag was the first ever Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World for his performances with the bat in 2008.

After terrifying bowlers for over 16 years, Virender Sehwag bid farewell to international cricket and he was such a grace to cricket that in 2023, ICC inducted him into their Hall of Fame.

Who is the favourite batting partner of Virender Sehwag?

Sachin Tendulkar.

When and where was Virender Sehwag born?

October 20, 1978, Delhi, India.

What is the nickname of Virender Sehwag?

Viru

Which bowler gave Virender Sehwag nightmares?

Muttiah Muralitharan.

Which bowler does Virender Sehwag wish he had faced more of?

Shane Warne or any off-spinner.

When did Virender Sehwag play his first international match?

Virender Sehwag played his first ODI in 1999 against Pakistan. He played his first Test and T20I against South Africa in 2001 and 2006 respectively.

When did Sehwag play his last international match?

Virender Sehwag played his last T20I against South Africa in 2012. In 2013, he played his last Test and ODI against Australia and Pakistan respectively.

How many Tests did Virender Sehwag play and how many runs did he score in them?

Virender Sehwag played 104 Tests and scored 8,586 runs in them at an average of 49.34 with 23 centuries and 32 fifties.

How many ODIs did Virender Sehwag play and how many runs did he score in them?

Virender Sehwag played 251 ODIs and he scored 8,273 runs in them at an average of 35.05 with 15 centuries and 38 fifties.

How many T20Is did Virender Sehwag play and how many runs did he score in them?

Virender Sehwag played 19 T20Is and he scored 394 runs in them at an average of 21.88 with two fifties.