Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, known for his unapologetic playing style, may be heading for a separation from his wife of 20 years, Aarti Ahlawat. The couple, who have two sons, have not yet made an official statement on the matter. As Sehwag's personal life makes headlines, his impressive net worth of around Rs 350 crore has been revealed, with reports stating he earned over Rs 30 crore annually during his playing career.
Virender Sehwag, the beloved former Indian cricketer, has made a grand entrance into the world of social media by joining Instagram. He announced his arrival with a witty and humorous post, which garnered immense attention and love from his fans and followers. With his magnetic personality and unique brand of humor, Sehwag is sure to dominate the online space just like he did on the cricket field.
In a dominant display of batting, rising Indian star Yashasvi Jaiswal has set a new world record for most sixes hit by a batter in a single calendar year in Test cricket. His valiant knock of 90 runs from 193 balls in the first innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth saw him hit seven fours and two crucial sixes, surpassing the previous record held by former New Zealand great Brendon McCullum. With this feat, Jaiswal has already broken the all-time India record set by Virender Sehwag earlier this year, proving his potential as a budding opening batsman.
Aryavir Sehwag, son of legendary Indian opener Virender Sehwag, showcased his father's attacking style of play in the Cooch Behar Trophy. The teenager slammed an unbeaten 200 runs, comprising of 34 boundaries and two sixes, to guide Delhi to a massive lead against Meghalaya. Sehwag's innings drew comparisons to his father's destructive batting and his knock was complemented by fellow batsman Arnav Bugga's 114 runs.
Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal made history as he became the third Indian and seventh player in the world to score over 1000 runs in a calendar year in Tests played at home. He achieved the feat during the India vs New Zealand 2nd Test at MCA Stadium and also became the fastest Indian to reach 1000 runs in Tests played in India. Jaiswal surpassed records held by legendary Indian batters such as Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Viswanath and Virender Sehwag.
In a thrilling opening Test match between England and Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Ground, Harry Brook of England hit the headlines by scoring the second-fastest Test triple century. The talented batsman reached the milestone in just 310 balls, with a total of 28 fours and three sixes. This record-breaking performance puts Brook in second place behind India's Virender Sehwag, who holds the record for the fastest triple century achieved in 278 balls against South Africa in 2008 in Chennai.
The Sri Lankan cricket board has suspended Suraj Randiv and fined Tillakaratne Dilshan for their involvement in a controversial incident where Indian batsman Virender Sehwag was denied a century due to an intentional no-ball. The incident has been labeled as "unsporting" and "against the spirit of the game", prompting an internal investigation by the board. Sri Lanka Cricket has taken a strict stance on the matter, showing their commitment to maintaining the discipline and spirit of the game.
Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan made history by becoming the first player to take 50 wickets in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Despite facing defeat against India, Shakib's achievement shined through as he surpassed former hard-hitter Shahid Afridi's 39 wickets. Sri Lanka's iconic bowler Lasith Malinga and current captain Wanindu Hasaranga are also close contenders for the record, with Hasaranga needing just one more wicket to equal Malinga's tally. Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal completes the top five with 36 scalps in the marquee event.
Imrul Kayes, a veteran Bangladesh cricketer, has come out to defend his former teammate Shakib Al Hasan after Virender Sehwag's recent criticisms. Sehwag had publicly suggested that Shakib should retire from T20 cricket, but Kayes slammed Sehwag for his lack of respect and compared him unfavourably to legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. Shakib himself answered the critics with a match-winning innings, proving that he still has plenty to offer on the field.
Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has silenced his critics with a brilliant performance against Netherlands in the T20 World Cup. After being called out by former Indian batter Virender Sehwag for his underwhelming form, Shakib returned to his best with a crucial 46-ball 64, leading his team to a 25-run victory. In a post-match press conference, Shakib replied to Sehwag's comments by stating that a player's task is to contribute to the team and not engage in words with outsiders.