Because they all came in the era of extremely flat pitches with nothing in it for the bowlers. The 3-4 bilateral series we played vs India starting from 2004-2007, had alot of flat pitches with spinners predominantly playing a part (of course there were some exceptions : Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Asif, Balaji) His Triple century was an exception to that. Taking nothing away from Sehwag though, he made it count when it mattered. Our line up contained mostly (Shoaib Akhtar - when he was not injured, Sami, Umar Gul, Naveed ul Hasan and Danish Kaneria). India mostly dominated those series wins 2-1 and rightly so.
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Because they all came in the era of extremely flat pitches with nothing in it for the bowlers. The 3-4 bilateral series we played vs India starting from 2004-2007, had alot of flat pitches with spinners predominantly playing a part (of course there were some exceptions : Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Asif, Balaji) His Triple century was an exception to that. Taking nothing away from Sehwag though, he made it count when it mattered. Our line up contained mostly (Shoaib Akhtar - when he was not injured, Sami, Umar Gul, Naveed ul Hasan and Danish Kaneria). India mostly dominated those series wins 2-1 and rightly so.
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Sehwag is an ATG.
The only other sub-continental openers that come close to him are Gavaskar and Saeed Anwar.
The only other sub-continental openers that come close to him are Gavaskar and Saeed Anwar.
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The second day of the Multan Test will be remembered for Virender Sehwag becoming the first Indian to hit a Test triple-century. Sehwag said the evening before that the record was on his mind, and he duly achieved it with a six over midwicket off the hapless Saqlain Mushtaq, who would never be seen on the international stage again. Records fell like ninepins along the way: Sehwag went past Sunil Gavaskar's 236, Sachin Tendulkar's 241 not out, VVS Laxman's 281, and then to 300... but Matthew Hayden's 380 - then the highest score in Tests - remained safe. When Sehwag edged Mohammad Sami to first slip on 309, with India 509 for 3, he'd faced 375 balls in 531 minutes, hitting 39 fours and six sixes. The day will also be remembered for Rahul Dravid's declaration at 675 for 5, which gave India enough time to successfully push for a victory, never mind that Sachin Tendulkar was left six short of what would have been an impeccable double-century.
The second day of the Multan Test will be remembered for Virender Sehwag becoming the first Indian to hit a Test triple-century. Sehwag said the evening before that the record was on his mind, and he duly achieved it with a six over midwicket off the hapless Saqlain Mushtaq, who would never be seen on the international stage again. Records fell like ninepins along the way: Sehwag went past Sunil Gavaskar's 236, Sachin Tendulkar's 241 not out, VVS Laxman's 281, and then to 300... but Matthew Hayden's 380 - then the highest score in Tests - remained safe. When Sehwag edged Mohammad Sami to first slip on 309, with India 509 for 3, he'd faced 375 balls in 531 minutes, hitting 39 fours and six sixes. The day will also be remembered for Rahul Dravid's declaration at 675 for 5, which gave India enough time to successfully push for a victory, never mind that Sachin Tendulkar was left six short of what would have been an impeccable double-century.
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Sehwag is a monster even today in exhibition matches.
A definite icon of the game and a test legend. He may be an embarrassing attention seeking troll on Twitter today but he's left a lasting legacy as a cricketer.
A definite icon of the game and a test legend. He may be an embarrassing attention seeking troll on Twitter today but he's left a lasting legacy as a cricketer.
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More importantly he got people to come and watch test matches... There were no boring moments when he was around....
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True.
Modern day batting approach is often taken for granted. Sehwag pioneered smashing bowlers right from the word go in test cricket. The level at which he was batting in tests is still unmatched.
At times Warner, Sharma seem to replicate it but still nothing quite like what Sehwag was doing day in day out as a test opener and to some seriously good bowlers too.
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Most remember Virender Sehwag’s India debut to be against Australia in an ODI in Bengaluru during the famous 2001 series – where he scored 58 runs and took three wickets to be adjudged Player of the Match – but what they don’t know is the fact that Sehwag’s debut for India came back in the year 1999, in an ODI against Pakistan in Mohali. The former India batsman, who was just 21 at the time of his debut, revealed how he was at the receiving end of abuses hurled at him by several Pakistan cricketers on the field, including Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Yousuf and others.
"I was around 20-21 years old then. When I went in to bat, the players like Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Yousuf and all other Pakistan team members, welcomed me by abusing a lot, which I hadn't even heard before” Sehwag told RJ Raunak in his new show, 13 Jawab Nahi.
"I understood a bit of Punjabi so I could figure the abuses that were hurled at me but I couldn't do much because it was my first match and I was nervous myself. Some 20-25000 people had come to watch the match and I had never imagined of playing in front of so many people. So back then, I couldn't do much, but later when I became a player, I ensured I gave it back to them."
Sehwag had a phenomenal record batting against Pakistan, scoring 1276 runs in Tests at an average of 91.14 with four centuries. In ODIs, Sehwag scored 1071 runs from 31 matches averaging 34.5 and with two centuries and six fifties. The reason why he always took a liking to Pakistan’s bowling, says Sehwag, is linked to his experience against them on his debut.
"When we went to Pakistan for the 2004 tour, by scoring the triple-century in Multan, I returned all their abuses and exacted revenge. Whenever I played against Pakistan, automatically my blood starts boiling and that's why I always performed well against them and averaged well," Sehwag added.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...ebut-vs-pakistan-in-1999-101630668880202.html
"I was around 20-21 years old then. When I went in to bat, the players like Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Yousuf and all other Pakistan team members, welcomed me by abusing a lot, which I hadn't even heard before” Sehwag told RJ Raunak in his new show, 13 Jawab Nahi.
"I understood a bit of Punjabi so I could figure the abuses that were hurled at me but I couldn't do much because it was my first match and I was nervous myself. Some 20-25000 people had come to watch the match and I had never imagined of playing in front of so many people. So back then, I couldn't do much, but later when I became a player, I ensured I gave it back to them."
Sehwag had a phenomenal record batting against Pakistan, scoring 1276 runs in Tests at an average of 91.14 with four centuries. In ODIs, Sehwag scored 1071 runs from 31 matches averaging 34.5 and with two centuries and six fifties. The reason why he always took a liking to Pakistan’s bowling, says Sehwag, is linked to his experience against them on his debut.
"When we went to Pakistan for the 2004 tour, by scoring the triple-century in Multan, I returned all their abuses and exacted revenge. Whenever I played against Pakistan, automatically my blood starts boiling and that's why I always performed well against them and averaged well," Sehwag added.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...ebut-vs-pakistan-in-1999-101630668880202.html
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3⃣7⃣4⃣ international games 
<br>1⃣7⃣2⃣5⃣3⃣ international runs 
<br>Second batter to score an ODI double hundred 
<br>Only <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> cricketer with two Test triple tons 
<br><br>Here's wishing the 2⃣0⃣0⃣7⃣ World T20 & 2⃣0⃣1⃣1⃣ World Cup-winner, <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@virendersehwag</a>, a very happy birthday. 
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<br>1⃣7⃣2⃣5⃣3⃣ international runs <br>Second batter to score an ODI double hundred <br>Only <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> cricketer with two Test triple tons <br><br>Here's wishing the 2⃣0⃣0⃣7⃣ World T20 & 2⃣0⃣1⃣1⃣ World Cup-winner, <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@virendersehwag</a>, a very happy birthday. <a href="https://t.co/RfP4f6AY96">pic.twitter.com/RfP4f6AY96</a></p>— BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1582948199643242501?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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That Pakistani side used to sledge a lot and were extremely aggressive and in your face. The Indian team was relatively timid by comparison.
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What a player he was.
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He was what Rishabh Pant in 2020s will become. Champion player undoubtedly, was a huge fan of his batting in 2000s. [SUP][/SUP]
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Yesterday, Sehwag was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame for the year 2023. His cricketing greatness was acknowledged by the ICC and other cricketers from around the world. Here is one, from his former teammate and one of the greats of the game, Sourav Ganguly.
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A LETTER TO VIRENDER SEHWAG, FROM SOURAV GANGULY
Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on 13 November 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them, with their reactions to the news. Here, Sourav Ganguly writes to inductee #112, Virender Sehwag.
Dear Virender,
The ICC has absolutely chosen the right person to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. To me, and millions of others, you are a cricketing great.
What made you such a special player is the way you batted. You changed the dynamics of batting at the top in Test cricket.
Your talent was special. You scored runs at such a fast pace, you were just exceptionally good, and you are probably the best opening batsman after Sunil Gavaskar.
What set you apart was the way you played and the way you approached the game. You went about the job in a completely different and fresh manner. You played without any fear.
We’ve known each other for such a long time. I remember there was a lot of talk when you first played first-class cricket around how good you were, how hard you hit the ball and how you cleared the boundary ropes.
That is how I first heard of you. The India selectors kept updating us that you were very good, and you came into the international set-up early on.
At that stage, you didn’t score enough runs, but you went back to first-class cricket and when you came back again a year and a half later, you were a completely different player.
When you came back into the side you were a middle-order batsman, you had never been an opener, but that soon changed.
We gave you that responsibility because although we couldn’t find a place for you in the middle order, we knew a player of your ability could not sit and warm the benches.
I remember when I told you that you should try opening, you were unsure because you had never done it. I believe no-one is born to bat in any particular position and that you could do it because of the talent you possessed.
You were initially tentative but once you got going for the first time in a Test match at Lord’s in 2002, you got an 80 in no time. From there, your confidence continued to grow.
The first time you opened in ODI cricket, in Colombo in 2001, it was when Sachin was injured. The two of us put on a huge partnership against New Zealand and you got a hundred in 69 balls, which in those days was unheard of.
Another special game was in the 2002 Champions Trophy against England, coincidentally also in Colombo. You blasted a hundred in 20 or 25 overs and I was at the other end rotating the strike. Then once you got out, I kept hitting and got a hundred too. That was a special match.
It was a different era back then. In the early 2000s, Test cricket was so strong with quality players all around the world, but you just completely changed the art of batting in Test matches.
An innings that proves that is your 293 against Sri Lanka in 2009. To score that many in a day of a Test against an attack including Muttiah Muralitharan just showed what you were capable of.
You enjoyed playing all the different formats and while you were good at one-day cricket, I think you were even better in Tests.
You could do it in all conditions and your triple hundred in Multan remains one of my favourite innings. You hit a six to get to 200 and then did the same to get to 300 - and you had told us you were going to do it too!
Having you opening the batting made life easy for the batters that came after you.
It was the same batting alongside you, you got after the players in the opposition with the skills you had, both with bat and ball.
You could be called on to give 20 overs of off-spin if required and that’s part of what made you an exceptionally gifted and talented cricketer, not just your batting but overall.
I have so many fond memories of playing with you, from your hundred in Australia to your century in England on a green wicket early on in your career as an opener in Nottingham.
Your ability as a batsman is what always stood out about you, and the way you went about your job. There was a sheer quality there.
You had natural ability but that alone would not survive at the international level. You put in a lot of work and a lot of effort to become the player you did and you just kept getting better. Even as you faced some of the best fast bowlers of the era, you scored runs all around the world.
When you first came into the Indian team, you were very quiet but as you spent more time with us you became a lot friendlier and a lot more open.
As a teammate, you were very honest and straightforward and a fantastic gentleman. You were and are a very easy and happy-go-lucky person.
I am so happy to keep in touch with you and regard you as one of my closest friends. Congratulations once again on this fully deserved honour.
Best wishes,
Sourav
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A LETTER TO VIRENDER SEHWAG, FROM SOURAV GANGULY
Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on 13 November 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them, with their reactions to the news. Here, Sourav Ganguly writes to inductee #112, Virender Sehwag.
Dear Virender,
The ICC has absolutely chosen the right person to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. To me, and millions of others, you are a cricketing great.
What made you such a special player is the way you batted. You changed the dynamics of batting at the top in Test cricket.
Your talent was special. You scored runs at such a fast pace, you were just exceptionally good, and you are probably the best opening batsman after Sunil Gavaskar.
What set you apart was the way you played and the way you approached the game. You went about the job in a completely different and fresh manner. You played without any fear.
We’ve known each other for such a long time. I remember there was a lot of talk when you first played first-class cricket around how good you were, how hard you hit the ball and how you cleared the boundary ropes.
That is how I first heard of you. The India selectors kept updating us that you were very good, and you came into the international set-up early on.
At that stage, you didn’t score enough runs, but you went back to first-class cricket and when you came back again a year and a half later, you were a completely different player.
When you came back into the side you were a middle-order batsman, you had never been an opener, but that soon changed.
We gave you that responsibility because although we couldn’t find a place for you in the middle order, we knew a player of your ability could not sit and warm the benches.
I remember when I told you that you should try opening, you were unsure because you had never done it. I believe no-one is born to bat in any particular position and that you could do it because of the talent you possessed.
You were initially tentative but once you got going for the first time in a Test match at Lord’s in 2002, you got an 80 in no time. From there, your confidence continued to grow.
The first time you opened in ODI cricket, in Colombo in 2001, it was when Sachin was injured. The two of us put on a huge partnership against New Zealand and you got a hundred in 69 balls, which in those days was unheard of.
Another special game was in the 2002 Champions Trophy against England, coincidentally also in Colombo. You blasted a hundred in 20 or 25 overs and I was at the other end rotating the strike. Then once you got out, I kept hitting and got a hundred too. That was a special match.
It was a different era back then. In the early 2000s, Test cricket was so strong with quality players all around the world, but you just completely changed the art of batting in Test matches.
An innings that proves that is your 293 against Sri Lanka in 2009. To score that many in a day of a Test against an attack including Muttiah Muralitharan just showed what you were capable of.
You enjoyed playing all the different formats and while you were good at one-day cricket, I think you were even better in Tests.
You could do it in all conditions and your triple hundred in Multan remains one of my favourite innings. You hit a six to get to 200 and then did the same to get to 300 - and you had told us you were going to do it too!
Having you opening the batting made life easy for the batters that came after you.
It was the same batting alongside you, you got after the players in the opposition with the skills you had, both with bat and ball.
You could be called on to give 20 overs of off-spin if required and that’s part of what made you an exceptionally gifted and talented cricketer, not just your batting but overall.
I have so many fond memories of playing with you, from your hundred in Australia to your century in England on a green wicket early on in your career as an opener in Nottingham.
Your ability as a batsman is what always stood out about you, and the way you went about your job. There was a sheer quality there.
You had natural ability but that alone would not survive at the international level. You put in a lot of work and a lot of effort to become the player you did and you just kept getting better. Even as you faced some of the best fast bowlers of the era, you scored runs all around the world.
When you first came into the Indian team, you were very quiet but as you spent more time with us you became a lot friendlier and a lot more open.
As a teammate, you were very honest and straightforward and a fantastic gentleman. You were and are a very easy and happy-go-lucky person.
I am so happy to keep in touch with you and regard you as one of my closest friends. Congratulations once again on this fully deserved honour.
Best wishes,
Sourav
ICC
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He doesn't deserve to be included in ICC hall of Fame....
What he has a done...
ODIs average 35
T20s average 21
He was an average player plus a man with less ethics
What he has a done...
ODIs average 35
T20s average 21
He was an average player plus a man with less ethics
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Yea, Test cricket is completely irrelevant to the ICC.
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Fun to watch and play against.
You would have the volume up when he’s batting to hear the crisp sound of the ball hitting the middle of the bat or the wickets getting smashed behind him as he was caught on the crease, feet not moving.
But when it’s time for him to speak, it’s time to mute the screen. Wish there was a button like that when he’s about to start tweeting as well.
You would have the volume up when he’s batting to hear the crisp sound of the ball hitting the middle of the bat or the wickets getting smashed behind him as he was caught on the crease, feet not moving.
But when it’s time for him to speak, it’s time to mute the screen. Wish there was a button like that when he’s about to start tweeting as well.
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Yes in tests he averages 49....
But his test average in sena is 21
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Here's him in Tests in SENA -
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And his avereage of 49 in Test cricket is not what he is famous for, it's his strike rate of 82 combined with his average of 49 which makes him special.
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You can thank or blame Pakistan and Sri Lanka for getting him into the HoF. He wouldn’t have made it without their services to his career.
Sehwag vs Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Tests:
Matches: 20
Avg: 81
SR: 89
300s, 250s, 200s to go with 9 hundreds.
No one asked Pakistan and Sri Lanka to get destroyed by him like no tomorrow.
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Against Pakistan, he averages 91.14 at an SR of 80.20
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Yes. The reason why I grouped Pakistan and Sri Lanka together is because he doesn’t average 55+ against any other major Test team.
Sri Lanka didn’t have a genuine fast bowler but Pakistan had the speed demon rockstar Shoaib Akhtar and he should have been able to contain Sehwag if he was half as good as he and his fans claim to be, so Pakistani fans are the last fans on earth who should complain about Sehwag getting inducted into the HoF and shouldn’t dare to criticize hi technique and performance in XYZ countries.
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Sehwag urges youngsters to develop aggressive game in Tests to attract crowd
Former India cricketer has backed youngsters to develop aggressive game in Test cricket saying it will bring in crowd to watch the format. Notably, England have been batting with an aggressive approach in the longest format under the leadership of captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.
The Three Lions have the highest run rate in the format since June 2022 scoring at a run rate of 4.61 runs per over. Recently, Sehwag lauded England’s ‘Bazball’ style of play and Australia’s aggressive intent in the early 2000s and said that it helps them win more matches.
"The manner in which England is playing Test cricket, scoring at five runs an over. In our playing days, Australia used to score at 4 runs per over. I have always believed that if you can attack, then you give your team more chances to win the Test matches," Sehwag was quoted as saying by PTI.
"So, if anyone develops an aggressive game that can suit Test cricket, then why not? After all, we would like people to come and watch Tests. Was it good or bad? I scored a triple ton in 270-odd balls. Today's kid might score 400 if they play that many balls," he added.
Sehwag urges youngsters to develop aggressive game in Tests to attract crowd
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag feels that youngsters should develop and aggressive game in Tests to bring in crowd to watch the oldest format of the game.
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Virender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir makes impressive debut for Delhi in Vinoo Mankad Trophy
Lmao I thought it was jadduVirender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir makes impressive debut for Delhi in Vinoo Mankad Trophy
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Aaryavir Sehwag, son of legendary cricketer Virender Sehwag, has made an explosive start to his senior domestic cricket journey. Representing Delhi in the ongoing 2024-25 Cooch Behar Trophy, Aaryavir showcased his talent with a stunning double century against Meghalaya.Virender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir makes impressive debut for Delhi in Vinoo Mankad Trophy
Competing in this under-19 multi-day tournament, Aaryavir reached the milestone in just 229 balls, finishing the day unbeaten on 200. His innings featured 36 boundaries, including 34 fours and two sixes, and he maintained an impressive strike rate of 87.34 throughout. This remarkable knock marked Aaryavir’s maiden double century in First-Class cricket and came during his debut appearance in the Cooch Behar Trophy, having missed out on selection for the opening match of the season.
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Virender Sehwag's elder son, Aaryavir smashes double ton in Cooch Behar Trophy
Legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag's elder son, Aaryavir Sehwag smashed an unbeaten double century in the Cooch Behar Trophy against Meghalaya.
The match at the MCA Cricket Ground in Shillong saw Meghalaya batting first and post a competitive total of 260 runs. Delhi's reply was guided by Aaryavir and his opening partner Arnav S Bugga forming a 180-run partnership.
Aaryavir remained unbeaten on 200 runs off just 229 deliveries. His innings included 34 boundaries and two sixes. While Arnav Bugga contributed a well-made century before his dismissal, Sehwag continued to punish the Meghalaya bowlers, helping Delhi reach 468/2 at stumps on Day 2.
At the other end, Dhanya Nakra provided solid support, remaining unbeaten on 98 and just two runs away of his own century. The team's comprehensive performance resulted in a substantial 208-run lead, putting them in a good position in the four-day fixture.
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Legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag's elder son, Aaryavir Sehwag smashed an unbeaten double century in the Cooch Behar Trophy against Meghalaya.
The match at the MCA Cricket Ground in Shillong saw Meghalaya batting first and post a competitive total of 260 runs. Delhi's reply was guided by Aaryavir and his opening partner Arnav S Bugga forming a 180-run partnership.
Aaryavir remained unbeaten on 200 runs off just 229 deliveries. His innings included 34 boundaries and two sixes. While Arnav Bugga contributed a well-made century before his dismissal, Sehwag continued to punish the Meghalaya bowlers, helping Delhi reach 468/2 at stumps on Day 2.
At the other end, Dhanya Nakra provided solid support, remaining unbeaten on 98 and just two runs away of his own century. The team's comprehensive performance resulted in a substantial 208-run lead, putting them in a good position in the four-day fixture.
Virender Sehwag's elder son, Aaryavir smashes double ton in Cooch Behar Trophy
Cricket News: Check out details of Virender Sehwag’s son Aaryavir smashing double century in Cooch Behar Trophy, only on CricTracker.
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Virender Sehwag, Aarti Ahlawat separate after 20 Years of marriage; sources say couple living apart; divorce soon
Virender Sehwag and Aarti Ahlawat separate after 20 years of marriage; sources reveal they've been living apart and divorce is likely on the cards.
Indian cricket legend Virender Sehwag and his wife, Aarti Ahlawat, are reportedly separating after 20 years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in 2004, appear to have unfollowed each other on Instagram, sparking speculation about their relationship status. Sources suggest that the two have been living separately for several months, and that divorce is likely on the cards.Virender, known for his explosive batting style, and Aarti have two sons together—Aryavir, born in 2007, and Vedant, born in 2010. Despite their long-standing partnership, recent developments hint at growing distance. Fans noticed that during the Diwali celebrations, Virender shared photos with his sons and his mother on social media but omitted any mention or pictures of Aarti. This silence only added fuel to the rumours of an impending separation.
Two weeks ago, Virender visited the Vishwa Nagayakshi Temple in Palakkad and shared photos from the trip on his Instagram account. However, the post contained no reference to Aarti, further suggesting a strain in their relationship. While the cricket icon has yet to release an official statement, the couple's public distancing has become a topic of discussion among their followers.
Aarti Ahlawat, who hails from New Delhi, has largely maintained a low profile. Born on December 16, 1980, she pursued her education at Lady Irwin Secondary School and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan before completing a diploma in Computer Science from Maitreyi College, Delhi University.
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