Quick Info
| Profession | International Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/10/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Haryana, India |
Latest News about Virender Sehwag
01/09/2025
Virender Sehwag was specially felicitated by the Delhi and District Cricket Association at the Delhi Premier League 2025 final in Delhi. The honour recognized his long association with Delhi cricket and his stature as one of India’s most celebrated former openers.
01/09/2025
Sehwag appeared at the Delhi Premier League 2025 final and shared a public moment with his son Aryavir. The occasion drew attention because he attended in his role as a brand ambassador and was seen supporting the next generation of cricketers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Virender Sehwag |
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| Nickname | Viru, Nawab of Najafgarh, Sultan of Multan |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 63 Kgs |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi |
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| Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Birth Place | Haryana, India |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
| School | Arora Vidya School, Delhi |
| Address | 14/5, Laxmi Garden, Najafgarh, New Delhi, India |
Family
| Father | Krishan Sehwag |
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| Mother | Krishna Sehwag |
| Siblings | Manju & Anju (elder) |
| Brother | Vinod |
| Spouse | Aarti Ahlawat |
| Children | 2 Sons- Aryavir & Vedant |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Domestic/State Team | Delhi | ||||||
| IPL Team | Kings XI Punjab | ||||||
| Nature on field | Calm but aggressive batting style | ||||||
| Favourite shots | Square cut | ||||||
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| Controversies |
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| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2023 |
Favourites
| Favourite Player | Sachin Tendulkar |
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| Favourite Food | Kheer |
| Likes | to chat, he is a talkative person |
| Dislikes | staying quiet |
| Hobbies | listening to old hindi songs of Kishor Kumar, Mohammed Rafi & lata Mangeshkar. |
Style Quotient
| Cars collection | Bentley Continental Flying Spur, BMW 5 Series |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/virendersehwag |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Virender Sehwag used to ride a Bajaj Chetak scooter to Firoz Shah Kotla stadium during his training days in Delhi. | |
| 2. He received a match ban in his debut test match due to excessive appealing. | |
| 3. He has a strong liking for 'Kheer.' | |
| 4. Virender Sehwag is the only Indian player and the 3rd in the world to score 2 triple centuries in Test matches. | |
| 5. He holds the record for the fastest triple century in Test cricket. | |
| 6. In Test cricket, he has scored more centuries than half-centuries. | |
| 7. Sehwag completed his triple century in Multan in 2004 with a six. | |
| 8. During the 2011 World Cup, he hit four first-ball boundaries in five matches, a feat unmatched in World Cup history. | |
| 9. Sehwag prefers hitting a boundary on the first ball rather than settling in by defending. | |
| 10. He established his own boarding school and sports academy named 'Sehwag International School' in Jhajjar, Haryana. | |
| 11. Virender Sehwag underwent a hair transplant procedure due to hair loss. | |
| 12. On 13 November 2023, Virender Sehwag was honored with induction into the International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame alongside Diana Edulji and Aravinda de Silva. |