Virender Sehwag

Explained: Did Yuvraj, Harbhajan, Sehwag & Zaheer get the closure they deserved?

August 12, 2020 12:51 pm

It is easy to be critical of selectors, and the BCCI in general, once your playing days are over. But if the comments emanate from someone of Yuvraj Singh's stature, one can’t dismiss them outrightly.

'Totally made-up story': Shoaib Akhtar on Virender Sehwag's claim on sledging

August 03, 2020 11:35 am

Virender Sehwag had said that he had reacted to a barrage of sledging from Shoaib Akhtar by telling him 'Baap baap hota hai aur beta beta'. Akhtar said the claim is made up.

No one can match Virender Sehwag's impact in Test cricket: Gautam Gambhir

July 28, 2020 7:54 am

Virender Sehwag had a shining red-ball career where he scored 8586 runs in 104 Test matches at a strike-rate above 82, scoring 23 centuries and 32 half-centuries.

Virender Sehwag's exclusion from Wasim Jaffer's all-time India ODI XI creates stir online

June 11, 2020 1:36 pm

Soon after the former domestic cricket giant posted his ODI XI on his twitter handle, Harbhajan Singh expressed surprise over Virender Sehwag's exclusion from the squad.

Mike Hussey picks Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag in 'Best of Enemies' XI

April 29, 2020 5:27 pm

Former Australian batsman Mike Hussey picked the Indian trio of swashbuckling former opener Virender Sehwag, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and current skipper Virat Kohli in his 'Best Enemies XI' in Test cricket.

Imran Nazir had more talent than Virender Sehwag, says Shoaib Akhtar

April 29, 2020 2:56 pm

The former Pakistani speedster compared the duo saying Sehwag had a better brain than Imran but in terms of talent there was no comparison between the two openers.

Virat Kohli to Sunil Chhetri, how India's sporting stars reacted to actor Irrfan Khan's demise

April 30, 2020 8:13 am

Virender Sehwag and Anil Kumble were among the sporting stars who tweeted their condolences to actor Irrfan Khan's family following his demise .

You have an important role to play in fight against coronavirus, PM Modi tells sportspersons

April 04, 2020 9:55 am

The top athletes included cricket captain Virat Kohli, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, ace shuttler PV Sindhu and athlete Hima Das among others.

'Afridi, not Sehwag, who changed the mindset of opening in Test': Wasim Akram

March 30, 2020 10:07 pm

"In 1999/00, Shahid Afridi changed the mindset of opening in Test cricket. Even if I was the bowler, I would know that he can hit me for boundaries. He used to hit loose deliveries for sixes at will," said Wasim Akram.

‘Corona Mukt Aasan’: Netizens in splits after Virender Sehwag shares video showing unique social distancing tip

March 22, 2020 7:12 pm

In the video that the cricketer shared a video of a woman performing “Corona Mukt Aasan”-- a full split, in a metro seat taking the art of social distancing to a whole new level.

Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag and other cricketers pay tribute to Tiger Pataudi

March 08, 2018 7:36 pm

Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag and other eminent cricket personalities at an event “Tribute to Tiger” which was a tribute to Nawab Pataudi on Bishan Bedi Cricket Coaching Trust's silver jubilee.

Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag come together again! This time at Zaheer Khan-Sagarika Ghatge's wedding reception, see pics

November 28, 2017 5:33 pm

Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag were seen in attendance at the wedding reception of Zaheer Khan-Sagarika Ghatge. Also present at the function were Sania Mirza, Harbhajan and Yuvraj Singh to double the fun of the post-wedding party.

BCCI honours Virender Sehwag at Kotla

December 03, 2015 12:40 pm

Virender Sehwag who retired from all forms of cricket in October was felicitated at Kotla on Thursday.

16 years in the midde: Virender Sehwag's innings in pictures

October 26, 2015 4:21 pm

Virender Sehwag announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket and the IPL on Tuesday.

Happy Birthday Virender Sehwag: 'Nawab of Najafgarh' turns 37 today

October 20, 2015 2:54 pm

Virender Sehwag, the entertaining opener, turns 37 on Tuesday. Here's a look at some of his rare pictures, from the Express Archives.

Virender Sehwag takes guard for his second innings

January 13, 2014 9:59 am

Ramjas College Protest: Virender Sehwag Tweets Following Kargil Martyr’s Daughter's Anti-ABVP Post

June 22, 2020 7:09 pm

Former Indian cricketer, Virender Sehwag,weighs in on the current social media debate following the Ramjas College ruckus.

Virender Sehwag urges Jat protestors to stay calm

February 21, 2016 2:16 pm

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has appealed the Jat community to end their agitation for reservation, saying that people of the community are saviours and not destroyers. He further said that the destruction they are causing by burning houses and blocking roads will not serve their purpose. Sehwag added that dialogue is the only solution.

Virender Sehwag Retires: A Look Back At His Storied Career

June 08, 2020 2:20 pm

Growing up in the bylanes of Najafgarh, a bustling Delhi suburb, Virender Sehwag moulded his batting on two very basic tenets: strong reflexes and an incredible hand-to-eye coordination. Here's A Look Back At His Storied Career