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Stay at home, COVID-19 will run away from India: Sehwag urges

Stay at home, COVID-19 will run away from India: Sehwag urges

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, on Saturday, appealed to the countrymen to stay at home as Covid 19 continues to rage.

Kohli needs someone to point out his mistakes: Sehwag

Kohli needs someone to point out his mistakes: Sehwag

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Virender Sehwag has once again trained his guns on Virat Kohli, saying currently there is no one in the team who can stand up to the India skipper and point out his mistakes on the field.

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'People should realise he is an impact player, like Virender Sehwag.' 'You don't expect these players to score a 70-80 every time they bat, but whenever they score they will win matches for your team.'

Sehwag appointed mentor of Kings XI Punjab

Sehwag appointed mentor of Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has been appointed by Kings XI Punjab as the mentor for the upcoming Indian Premier League Season 9. "In his new role, Virender Sehwag will work closely with head coach Sanjay Bangar and be responsible for guiding and motivating the squad to help them excel at their performances," a press release from Kings XI stated. Sehwag, who played for Kings XI recently retired from international cricket as well as the IPL.

Is Yashasvi Jaiswal the next Bradman or Tendulkar?

Is Yashasvi Jaiswal the next Bradman or Tendulkar?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Virender Sehwag feels it's too early to compare the young India opener with the icons of the game.

When Sehwag treated Ashwin like 'a road-rag'

When Sehwag treated Ashwin like 'a road-rag'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed the the demoralising effect former opener Virender Sehwag's swashbuckling batting had on him when the two practiced together.

Check out who defeated Sehwag in Twitter battle

Check out who defeated Sehwag in Twitter battle

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Ross Taylor has signed off from India, but he has got something to reveal.

Sehwag destroys Hyderabad

Sehwag destroys Hyderabad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Virender Sehwag decimated the Deccan Chargers with a violent unbeaten 94 as Delhi Daredevils cantered to an easy nine-wicket win in the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Tuesday night.

Vengsarkar salutes Sehwag

Vengsarkar salutes Sehwag

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Former India captain and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar showered rich praise on Virender Sehwag for his blazing triple century on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Chennai on Friday, saying, it was one of the finest innings he's seen in Test cricket.

Loved Sehwag's instinctive approach to batting: Tendulkar

Loved Sehwag's instinctive approach to batting: Tendulkar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar says he had the best seat in the house as he watched his now retired opening partner Virender Sehwag bat from the non striker's end.

Did Sehwag resign from DDCA due to 'tiff' with Gambhir?

Did Sehwag resign from DDCA due to 'tiff' with Gambhir?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Former India opener Virender Sehwag on Monday said he resigned from the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association's cricket committee keeping the body's interests in mind.

SEE: Rohit applauds Mumbai police, Sehwag urges people to stay indoors

SEE: Rohit applauds Mumbai police, Sehwag urges people to stay indoors

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Rohit Sharma and Virender Sehwag shared a gratitude message to corona warriors and urged people to stay safe and abide with central and state government directives sincerely.

Sehwag yet to attend hearings of Anti-Doping Appeals Panel

Sehwag yet to attend hearings of Anti-Doping Appeals Panel

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The former India cricketer has not attended a single hearing of Anti-Doping Appeals Panel since the new panel was formed.

All hail the 'gambler' Sehwag

All hail the 'gambler' Sehwag

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

The cricket fraternity, on Thursday, hailed Virender Sehwag for becoming the highest scorer in the history of One-day cricket with a phenomenal 219, describing the feat as an "incredible" achievement and good omen ahead of the Australian tour later this month.

Why John Wright enjoyed success as India coach!

Why John Wright enjoyed success as India coach!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Former chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil feels John Wright's approach of giving a free-hand to players led to his successful coaching stint with India

'Virender Sehwag Gate' to welcome fans at Delhi's Kotla stadium

'Virender Sehwag Gate' to welcome fans at Delhi's Kotla stadium

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) named Gate 2 of the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi as the 'Virender Sehwag Gate'.

Sehwag's Top-10 innings in ODIs

Sehwag's Top-10 innings in ODIs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

A summary of Virender Sehwag's top-10 scores in ODIs.

'Dhoni has to trust Sehwag's abilities'

'Dhoni has to trust Sehwag's abilities'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has thrown his weight behind off-colour Virender Sehwag, saying skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni must trust the India opener's abilities.

Dhoni laments Sehwag's absence

Dhoni laments Sehwag's absence

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday lamented the absence of Virender Sehwag in the first two Tests against England, saying the opener is one of few players in the world who can influence the outcome of a game in a big way.

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

"Can't be so defensive against the spinners," Sehwag tweeted.

Sehwag on how cricket can have a slot at Olympics

Sehwag on how cricket can have a slot at Olympics

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels cricket needs to played in more countries if the game has to make its way into the Olympics.

Sehwag, Bhajji out?

Sehwag, Bhajji out?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Revealed! How Sehwag first heard of Kohli

Revealed! How Sehwag first heard of Kohli

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

For Virat Kohli, loyalty is paramount in relationships and that is why he believes that his bond with childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma and his IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore is forever. "In relationships, I always look at loyalty. From 1998, I had only one coach (Rajkumar Sharma) and that's never going to change. I have played for one franchise in the IPL (RCB) and that's also never going to change," Kohli said at the launch of a new book on him 'Driven' written by veteran journalist Vijay Lokapally. Sitting alongside legends like Kapil Dev, Virender Sehwag and Anil Kumble, Kohli revealed that even now when he is at the height of his popularity as an international cricketer, one person he is scared of is his coach Sharma.

Agarwal plays fearlessly, like his idol Sehwag: VVS

Agarwal plays fearlessly, like his idol Sehwag: VVS

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Former India great VVS Laxman feels Mayank Agarwal's "fearless" approach while batting resembles the maverick Virender Sehwag, the Karnataka opener's idol.

Fans Pan Gambhir For Double Standards

Fans Pan Gambhir For Double Standards

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Gautam Gambhir came under fire from the fans after he promoted the fantasy cricket app Real11 on his social media accounts.

Sehwag doubtful for Australia clash

Sehwag doubtful for Australia clash

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Uncertainty remained on the availability of dashing opener Virender Sehwag for India's make-or-break World Cup quarter-final match against defending champions Australia in Ahmedabad, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Wednesday.

Is That Rohit Sharma?!

Is That Rohit Sharma?!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Rani Rampal, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag also posted their wishes and pictures on X.

BCCI warns Sehwag

BCCI warns Sehwag

Rediff.com9 May 2006

\n'Sehwag has been warned verbally from speaking to the media on the burnout and Ganguly issue,' BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said.\n

Dhoni-Sehwag rift settled, says Ganguly

Dhoni-Sehwag rift settled, says Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said current skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virender Sehwag have settled their difference of opinion.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

Think twice before comparing Shaw to Sehwag, warns Gambhir

Think twice before comparing Shaw to Sehwag, warns Gambhir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

While praising young Prithvi Shaw, who cracked a Test century on debut in Rajkot in the opening Test against the West Indies, India discard Gautam Gambhir asked people to think hard before comparing the diminutive Mumbaikar to his former opening partner, Virender Sehwag.

Team India need MS Dhoni at the moment: Sehwag

Team India need MS Dhoni at the moment: Sehwag

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

The 36-year-old Dhoni had a strike rate of 132 at the end of his innings, but the inability to rotate strike has prompted some to raise questions.

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag is surely having a ball on social media. His tweets and comments on other social networking sites have been widely followed and liked by fans from the country. The former India opener was recently in the spotlight for his Twitter banter with Piers Morgan with Indian fans targeting the British journalist for his insensitive remarks.

PHOTOS: Great moment at Kotla! BCCI felicitates Sehwag

PHOTOS: Great moment at Kotla! BCCI felicitates Sehwag

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) felicitated the recently-retired Virender Sehwag at his home ground Feroz Shah Kotla on Thursday before the start of the fourth Test match between India and South Africa.

Sehwag obliges media

Sehwag obliges media

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

Sehwag, Gambhir rout Bangladesh

Sehwag, Gambhir rout Bangladesh

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Gautam Gambhir's half-century and Virender Sehwag's four-wicket spell saw India crush Bangladesh by six wickets in the second match of the Asia Cup in Dambulla, on Wednesday. Gambhir hit a solid 82 from 101 balls, while captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni finished unbeaten on 38 from 45 balls to help India cruise to 168 for four in 30.4 overs to win with more than 19 overs to spare.

India's batting great Sehwag retires from international cricket

India's batting great Sehwag retires from international cricket

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The right-handed opener is regarded as one of the greats of Indian cricket and was one of their biggest match-winners, especially in Test cricket, where he scored 8,586 runs in 104 matches, with a strike rate of 82.23 and an average of 49.34, with 23 centuries, including two triple hundreds.

Sehwag shines for Leicestershire

Sehwag shines for Leicestershire

Rediff.com29 May 2003

The Indian ace blasted 56 off 51 balls as Leicester beat Notts in the C&G Trophy one-day tourney.

'Jaiswal, Gill to rule cricket for the next decade'

'Jaiswal, Gill to rule cricket for the next decade'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Virender Sehwag believes that youngsters Yashasvi Jasiwal and Shubman Gill will dominate the world of cricket for the "next decade".

Rohit Sharma might crush records in World Cup 2023!

Rohit Sharma might crush records in World Cup 2023!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Virender Sehwag picks Rohit Sharma as leading run-getter in World Cup 2023