Happy birthday Virender Sehwag: A look at his achievements
Former Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag turned 40 today. The swashbuckling batsman was the one of the best and his heroics will live on for generations. He is known to have changed the dynamics of the opening position in Tests with his aggressive intent. A man with two triple Test hundreds, Sehwag was one of a kind in Indian cricket. Happy birthday Sehwag!
The most aggressive batsman of all time
Sehwag was in a league of his own
Viru's impact in the game cannot be described by statistics. He was a different breed altogether. A lot of credit goes to Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir for providing the foundation and allowing him to play in the manner which suited his style. Sehwag was a fun cricketer who used to crack jokes and sing songs before hitting sixes with ease.
'Multan ka Sultan' was India's first ever triple centurion
Sehwag thrived in Tests and his aggressive style terrorized even the best bowlers. Two triple tons in Tests helped etch his name along with legends like Sir Don. His 309 versus Pakistan was the first triple ton ever by any Indian. After this landmark, he came to be known as 'Multan ka Sultan'. His 195 against Australia in a single day's play was majestic.
Sehwag was a real deal in ODIs
Sehwag defined his mastery of domination throughout his career. If he was a legend in the Test cricket arena, his contributions cannot be ignored in ODIs. He was the second Indian to hit a double century in ODI cricket and played several memorable knocks. Sehwag was also part of the 2011 ICC World Cup side and deserved to be a world champion.
Career stats of Sehwag
Sehwag amassed a whopping 8,586 runs in 104 Test matches. He notched 23 tons and 32 fifties and had a healthy average of 49.34. His 12-year Test career came to an end in 2013. In ODI cricket, Sehwag showed his prowess as he played 251 matches. He scored 8,273 runs with 15 tons and 38 fifties. He also played 19 T20Is for India.
