News for 'Virender Sehwag'

'Stood tall in storms': Tendulkar, Sehwag hail Pujara

'Stood tall in storms': Tendulkar, Sehwag hail Pujara

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

'Pujara, it was always reassuring to see you walk out at No.3. You brought calm, courage, and a deep love for Test cricket every time you played.'

5 Wins: How GT Took Over IPL 2026

5 Wins: How GT Took Over IPL 2026

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Gujarat Titans have defied expectations to lead the IPL 2026 points table, showcasing a remarkable turnaround powered by a strong bowling unit, the inclusion of Jason Holder and Shubman Gill's effective leadership.

IPL 2026: Why Bhuvneshwar Kumar Deserves His India Cap Back

IPL 2026: Why Bhuvneshwar Kumar Deserves His India Cap Back

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's impressive performance in IPL 2026 has sparked debate about his potential return to the Indian T20I squad.

IPL 2026: Kohli-Padikkal guide RCB to dominant win over Titans after Sudharsan's 3rd IPL ton

IPL 2026: Kohli-Padikkal guide RCB to dominant win over Titans after Sudharsan's 3rd IPL ton

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

B Sai Sudharsan's magnificent century propelled Gujarat Titans to a competitive total against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match. His innings defied T20 conventions, proving runs can be made without aggressive hitting.

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Ganguly Breaks Silence On Eden Gardens Snub: 'Tests Must Be Shared Across India'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly supports the BCCI's decision to host Test matches in new venues like Guwahati and Ranchi, alongside traditional centres.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Sehwag 2.0?

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Sehwag 2.0?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'@ybj_19 is a player who will destroy many attacks in all formats exactly like Viru used to do.'

'Pant Just Needs To Bat, And Bat'

'Pant Just Needs To Bat, And Bat'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

'He just has to do what he does best -- which is to destroy opposition bowling.'

ODI WC: Write 'Bharat' instead of India on jersey, urges former opener

ODI WC: Write 'Bharat' instead of India on jersey, urges former opener

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The ODI World Cup is exactly a month away and ahead of the mega-event, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag urged the BCCI to have 'Bharat' written on the player jerseys instead of India.

IPL Week 8 Review: RCB, GT, SRH Cruise; Narrow Escape For RR

IPL Week 8 Review: RCB, GT, SRH Cruise; Narrow Escape For RR

Rediff.com26 May 2026

A recap of the action of the eighth week of IPL 2026.

Will India Fast-Track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Will India Fast-Track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stunning performance in the Under-19 World Cup final has led to calls for the young cricketer to be fast-tracked into the senior Indian team, with former cricketers drawing comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.

Kohli Overtakes Sehwag!

Kohli Overtakes Sehwag!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Virat Kohli is now the fifth highest run-scorer for India in Test cricket.

Gayle, Sehwag, Swann Dance Garba

Gayle, Sehwag, Swann Dance Garba

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Cricketing greats Chris Gayle, Virender Sehwag and Graeme Swann revelled in the festivities as they danced the Garba on the sidelines of the Legends League Cricket.

'India can dominate Asia under fearless Surya'

'India can dominate Asia under fearless Surya'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has backed the current T20I team to win the upcoming Asia Cup under Suryakumar Yadav's "fearless captaincy".

Sehwag To Help Odisha Train Orphans

Sehwag To Help Odisha Train Orphans

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'In this hour of grief, the least I can do is to take care of education of children of those who lost their life in this tragic accident. I offer such children free education at @sehwag.school's boarding facility,' Sehwag, who is the only Indian sportsperson so far to come forward to help.

Meet India's new six-hitting sensation in Tests

Meet India's new six-hitting sensation in Tests

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Ravindra Jadeja smashed his way past Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become India's fourth-highest six-hitter in Test cricket, continuing his fine form against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Sehwag helping kids of Pulwama bravehearts

Sehwag helping kids of Pulwama bravehearts

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

"Great initiative... Which needs to be applauded and followed by everyone," a Twitter user wrote.

KL Rahul makes history, joins elite Test century club

KL Rahul makes history, joins elite Test century club

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Indian opener KL Rahul ended a long home-soil century drought, scoring his 11th Test hundred in India's opening match against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. He reached 100 off 197 balls, hitting 12 stylish fours.

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Manu Bhaker chose to illuminate her home with traditional clay diyas, supporting local vendors and promoting the 'Vocal for Local' initiative.

Sehwag on how he tried to copy Tendulkar

Sehwag on how he tried to copy Tendulkar

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Former India opener Virender Sehwag recollected how he copied legendary batsman and his longtime opening partner Sachin Tendulkar after watching him bat for the first time on TV during the 1992 World Cup.

Road Safety World Series: Sehwag, Sachin roll back the years

Road Safety World Series: Sehwag, Sachin roll back the years

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar turned the clock back with a class batting an unbeaten 114-run opening partnership.

Nazir more talented, Sehwag more brainy: Akhtar

Nazir more talented, Sehwag more brainy: Akhtar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Imran Nazir was more talented than Virender Sehwag but didn't have his brain and was also let down by the country's cricket administration. Shoaib Akhtar believes Pakistan, in general, did not take good care of the talent it had.

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Sehwag, who accumulated 8,586 runs from 104 Tests at an average of 49.34 and also took 40 wickets during his Test career which spanned from 2001-2013, revealed the role of Zaheer Khan in his promotion as an opener.

Swashbuckling Sehwag's illustrious career in numbers!

Swashbuckling Sehwag's illustrious career in numbers!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Virender Sehwag, one of India's greatest opening batsmen, retired from international cricket on Tuesday.

Can Kohli turn things around at happy hunting ground?

Can Kohli turn things around at happy hunting ground?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Following a disappointing return to international cricket in the first ODI at Perth, Virat Kohli spent a considerable time in the nets on Tuesday, firing some of his trademark shots during the Indian team's first training session ahead of the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday.

Hayden surprised by Sehwag's axing

Hayden surprised by Sehwag's axing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden expressed surprise at the axing of India opener Virender Sehwag for the last two Test matches of the ongoing India-Australia Test series.

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.

Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Here's a quick look back to the day when India erased a good chunk of the stigma of being poor travellers.

Rahul dedicates long-awaited, special ton to...

Rahul dedicates long-awaited, special ton to...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Rahul had scored last scored a century home way back in December 2016 against England at Chennai, scoring 199.

Gill, Abhishek tipped to break these ODI, T20I records

Gill, Abhishek tipped to break these ODI, T20I records

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

In 55 ODIs, Gill has scored 2,755 runs at an average of 59.04, with eight centuries and 15 fifties and a best score of 208, which he hit against New Zealand back in early 2023 in Hyderabad.

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

T20 World Cup: 31 wins and counting: Gambhir-SKY masterplan revealed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

As India start their T20 World Cup title defence in less than 72 hours, one is tempted to look at Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir's working relationship which has been fantastic, at least so going by the results -- a whopping 31 wins in 39 games with a winning percentage of 79.48.

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.

'Very Disappointed With Hardik'

'Very Disappointed With Hardik'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'When the bowling changes were needed at important stages, he didn't do it and I think because of that MI went on the backfoot.'

Sehwag urges CSK bowlers to step up for Dhoni's sake

Sehwag urges CSK bowlers to step up for Dhoni's sake

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Sehwag feels Chennai Super Kings' bowlers are repeatedly letting MS Dhoni down

'This 17-YO will play for CSK for at least 10 years'

'This 17-YO will play for CSK for at least 10 years'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Ayush Mhatre's dazzling start to his IPL journey continued in his first home game for Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

This 'Ramayan' character inspired Sehwag while batting

This 'Ramayan' character inspired Sehwag while batting

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

He went on to share a picture of 'Angad' on Twitter and also gave an explanation as to why the character is an inspiration for him.

India's 5 Best Wins Vs Pakistan In T20 World Cups

India's 5 Best Wins Vs Pakistan In T20 World Cups

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

A look at India's 5 best victories against Pakistan in T20 World Cups.

On This Day: Sehwag smashed ODI double century

On This Day: Sehwag smashed ODI double century

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

On December 8, 2011, Virender Sehwag became only the second batsman to score a double ODI century.

'Sir Sobers inspired me to take up cricket'

'Sir Sobers inspired me to take up cricket'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Former India spinner Murali Kartik has opened up on his cricketing journey, crediting West Indies cricket and the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers for inspiring him to pursue a career in cricket.

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a blistering half-century, surpassing the legendary Virender Sehwag's record for the fastest Test fifty by an Indian batter.