Virender Sehwag
Cricket
India
| Full Name | Virender Sehwag |
| Profession / Role | Right hand batsman |
| Date of Birth | 20 Oct, 1978 |
Born on 20th October 1978, in Delhi, Virender Sehwag is a former Indian cricketer who has captained the Indian national cricket team in many major events. Known for his aggressive batting style and off-spin bowling; Sehwag has set numerous records in the history of the cricket.
Achievements:-
- Received the "Arjuna Award" in 2002 by the Government of India
- Twice honored as the "Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World": in 2008 and 2009
- Earned the title of "ICC Test Player of the Year" in 2010
- Honored with the fourth highest Indian civilian award "Padma Shree" in 2010
- First Indian batsman who has scored Test triple centuries
- Second player in the history of Test cricket to score fastest 250 runs in 2009 playing against Sri-Lanka in 207 balls
- The second Indian batsman next to Sachin Tendulkar to hit maiden double century in ODI cricket
- Entitled as "Man of the Series" in ODI cricket played against New Zealand in 2008 and New Zealand and Sri-Lanka in Sri- Lanka Triangular Series, held in 2010
Updated On : 26 Nov, 2021
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