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Sehwag toiling on shortcomings

Sehwag toiling on shortcomings

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The dashing opener's coach says he bats for at least an hour daily and faces a variety of bowlers, both fast and spin.

Conflict of interest? Sehwag, Gambhir named in DDCA's new committee

Conflict of interest? Sehwag, Gambhir named in DDCA's new committee

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The duo will be joined by their former team mates Aakash Chopra and Rahul Sanghvi as they would chalk out the roadmap for Delhi cricket along with powers to select coaches, selectors and other issues related to the game.

Rahane stuns Warne, Sehwag with his smart captaincy

Rahane stuns Warne, Sehwag with his smart captaincy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

India seized the initiative with Ajinkya Rahane shuffling his bowlers smartly

Sehwag back in team

Sehwag back in team

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

India won the toss and elected to bat in the second ODI in Abu Dhabi.

Injured Sehwag ruled out of second match

Injured Sehwag ruled out of second match

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Virender Sehwag will also miss Delhi Daredevils' second Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals in New Delhi as he is yet to recover from a bout of back spasm which had ruled him out of his side's opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders.

A world record for Sehwag

A world record for Sehwag

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Virender Sehwag, who scored 59 in India's first innings on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia on Saturday, has now scored a fifty in 11 consecutive Tests. With this he equalled the world record of scoring at least a fifty in most consecutive Tests.

Sehwag hundred hoists Delhi

Sehwag hundred hoists Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

The dashing opener smashed a 134-ball 106 as Delhi closed the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match against Haryana on 330 for 7.

'His journey exemplifies adaptability, grit'

'His journey exemplifies adaptability, grit'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The southpaw hit a match-winning 57 as Australia successfully chased down 130 to beat Pakistan to claim the third Test by eight wickets, on Saturday, and take the series 3-0.

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.

Amitabh, Sehwag laud gymnastics star Dipa Karmakar

Amitabh, Sehwag laud gymnastics star Dipa Karmakar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Dipa Karmakar's historic 4th place finish in Artistic Gymnastics drew praise from the entire nation. The Tripura girl performed with exceptional grit but missed out on a medal by a narrow margin. The 22-year old, who had earlier become the first Indian gymnast to qualify for finals, was lauded by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and former cricketer Virender Sehwag.

Will marriage change Sehwag?

Will marriage change Sehwag?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

On Thursday Viru will enter wedlock, and cease to exist as a swashbuckling free spirit who was unfettered by anything around him.

Sehwag in NADA's Appeals Panel, dope tainted Kunjarani in ADDP

Sehwag in NADA's Appeals Panel, dope tainted Kunjarani in ADDP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Sehwag and Lamba, who played 76 first-class matches for Delhi between 1967 and 1981, are in the six-member panel headed by retired judge R V Easwar.

I call Sehwag Viv of modern times: Yuvraj

I call Sehwag Viv of modern times: Yuvraj

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Yuvraj Singh hailed team-mate Virender Sehwag as he gets set for his 100th Test match, against England in Mumbai, starting on Friday.

Delhi Daredevils hopeful of Sehwag comeback

Delhi Daredevils hopeful of Sehwag comeback

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Depleted by injuries, Delhi Daredevils are hoping to have explosive opener Virender Sehwag back in the side even as pacer Morne Morkel was ruled out of their home game against Rajasthan Royals on April 6.

Flamboyance the hallmark of Sehwag's Test career

Flamboyance the hallmark of Sehwag's Test career

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Two-and-a-half years after making his ODI debut, Virender Sehwag played his first Test. Eleven years and 99 Tests later, the 32-year-old has done incredibly well for himself, says Bikash Mohapatra.

Randiv did it deliberately: Sehwag

Randiv did it deliberately: Sehwag

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

In a highly unsporting and disgraceful conduct, Sri Lanka on Monday night prevented Indian swashbuckler Virender Sehwag a century in the tri-series match which invited a scathing reaction from former cricketers.

Wickets of Sangakkara, Jayawardene crucial: Sehwag

Wickets of Sangakkara, Jayawardene crucial: Sehwag

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Flamboyant opener Virender Sehwag on Thursday said it is imperative for India to get rid of prolific batsmen Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene early on Friday to stand a chance in the third cricket Test.

Sehwag doubtful for the first ODI

Sehwag doubtful for the first ODI

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Indian opener Virender Sehwag is doubtful for Monday's five-match series opener against Sri Lanka as the explosive opener sustained an ankle injury on Sunday.

Sehwag's WT20 semifinalists: India, SA, West Indies, NZ

Sehwag's WT20 semifinalists: India, SA, West Indies, NZ

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Swashbuckling former India opener Virender Sehwag has picked India, New Zealand, South Africa and West Indies as the teams which will make the semifinals of the World T20 starting in India on March 8. Sehwag has already picked hosts India as favourites to win the coveted title for the second time. "Apart from India I would pick New Zealand in their group. The teams to watch out from other group will be South Africa and West Indies. India remain favourites to repeat the feat of 2007. They are playing good cricket at the moment and the combinations are working well," Sehwag told PTI on the sidelines of the Royal Stag Perfect Strokes event. India are yet to lose to Pakistan in a world event and of late have had an upper hand over the arch-rivals. The two teams meet again in the mouthwatering World T20 clash in Dharamsala on March 19. What is the reason for India's recent dominance over Pakistan? Sehwag said: "It is difficult to pinpoint a reason but to put it simply, India is playing much better cricket than Pakistan and we have better talent than Pakistan."

Leicestershire may release Sehwag: Report

Leicestershire may release Sehwag: Report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

'A genuine back injury is expected to be used as the reason for releasing SehwagÂ…'The Sunday Telegraph said.

REVEALED! Sehwag on why he missed out on India coach job

REVEALED! Sehwag on why he missed out on India coach job

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Virender Sehwag said he missed out on becoming the Indian cricket team's chief coach for the lack of patronage from the powers that be in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and will not apply for the position again.

Randiv has apologised to me: Sehwag

Randiv has apologised to me: Sehwag

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Tuesday said Sri Lankan off-spinner Suraj Randiv, who denied him a hundred in Monday's ODI tri-series match by deliberately bowling a no ball, has apologised for his conduct.

Now, Sehwag taunts Sri Lankans

Now, Sehwag taunts Sri Lankans

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

In an apparent taunt to Sri Lankan players who denied him a century in the controversial tri-series match at Dambulla, Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Wednesday suggested that the fear of defeat might have prompted them to abandon playing the game the right way.

Injury scare for Sehwag

Injury scare for Sehwag

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

The Indian opener stayed off field for most part of the England innings due to back spasms

India sweat on Sehwag's fitness

India sweat on Sehwag's fitness

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Suspense still prevails over Virender Sehwag's availability for the second one-dayer against South Africa in Gwalior, with India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni opting to wait till Wednesday morning to decide on including the explosive opener in the team.

Will Virender Sehwag get the boot?

Will Virender Sehwag get the boot?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

With speculation building over the likely axing of Virender Sehwag from India's ODI team for the home series against Engl#8743 selectors Vikram Rathore and Saba Karim had a long chat with the under-fire opener ahead of the third and final ODI against Pakistan in New Delhi on Sunday.

Sehwag wants to play for Delhi Daredevils again

Sehwag wants to play for Delhi Daredevils again

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Struggling batsman Virender Sehwag, who has not been retained by his IPL franchisee, is hoping that Delhi Daredevils will get him back in the side when the players' auction take places next month.

Virender Sehwag hints at retirement from international cricket, then denies

Virender Sehwag hints at retirement from international cricket, then denies

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Virender Sehwag has announced his international retirement. The batsman made the announcement in Dubai on Monday, ahead of joining the Masters Champions League.

Should Kaif, Sehwag be dropped?

Should Kaif, Sehwag be dropped?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Or would it be unfair to dump these proven performers on basis of just a few bad performances?

Sehwag rubbishes T20 retirement reports

Sehwag rubbishes T20 retirement reports

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Opener Virender Sehwag rubbished a media report that he has written a letter to the Cricket Board expressing his desire to quit international twenty20 cricket.

Sehwag's tryst with fashion

Sehwag's tryst with fashion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Sehwag, the lone warrior?

Sehwag, the lone warrior?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Sehwag may miss Champions League Twenty20

Sehwag may miss Champions League Twenty20

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Virender Sehwag is in doubt for the upcoming Champions League Twenty20 after he has been advised two weeks of rest because of ligament injury he sustained during India's last Super Eights game in the ICC World Twenty20 against South Africa in Colombo.

'Virender Sehwag's thinking is entirely different'

'Virender Sehwag's thinking is entirely different'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Set to complete a century of Test appearances, Indian opener Virender Sehwag today drew lavish praise from his skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who said the aggressive batsman has a distinct mindset which keeps him positive even during lean patches.

Tamim Iqbal reveals Sehwag inspiration

Tamim Iqbal reveals Sehwag inspiration

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

On cloud nine after scoring his maiden ton against India, Bangladesh opener Tamil Iqbal said he emulated Virender Sehwag's aggression to notch up the best knock of his career against the world's number one Test side at Mirpur on Tuesday.

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.

Sehwag lauds Gambhir and Kohli's showing

Sehwag lauds Gambhir and Kohli's showing

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

Virender Sehwag heaped praise on his Delhi teammates Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli after India beat Sri Lanka in the fourth ODI, saying Delhi batsmen are always hungry for runs.

309 is history, says Sehwag

309 is history, says Sehwag

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The dashing opening batsman said he's prepared afresh with specific drills for the Pakistan tour to counter the hosts' fast bowling.

Sehwag wants to quit Delhi

Sehwag wants to quit Delhi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Indian opener Virender Sehwag has threatened to quit the Delhi Ranji team, alleging interference in selection matters by the DDCA Sports Committee members.

Sehwag unveils ICC World T20 trophy

Sehwag unveils ICC World T20 trophy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Batting maestro Virender Sehwag on Wednesday unveiled the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 trophy at a function in Indore.