Virender Sehwag (Img: Pinterest)
New Delhi: Few cricketers have entertained fans with the same fearless approach as Virender Sehwag. He was born today on October 20, 1978, in Haryana. The former India opener became one of the most destructive batters in international cricket. Known for attacking bowlers from the very first ball, Sehwag transformed the way many fans viewed Test cricket and earned the iconic nickname “Sultan of Multan” after a historic innings against Pakistan.
Sehwag built his reputation on aggressive strokeplay, exceptional timing and an ability to dominate bowling attacks without being restricted by the format. While most Test batters focused on settling in, he often took the attack to the opposition. His fearless style put even the world's leading bowlers under pressure and made him one of India's most exciting opening batters.
Sehwag's defining moment came during India's 2004 tour of Pakistan. He smashed 309 runs in the first Test at Multan, becoming the first Indian batter to score a triple century in Test cricket. The remarkable innings earned him the title “Sultan of Multan” and secured his place in Indian cricket history.
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Four years later, Sehwag produced another extraordinary performance, scoring 319 against South Africa in Chennai in 2008. He became the first Indian to register two Test triple centuries, underlining his ability to deliver monumental innings against quality opposition.
Sehwag's attacking instincts were not limited to Test cricket. In December 2011, he scored 219 against the West Indies in Indore, becoming the second men's batter to register a double century in ODI cricket after Sachin Tendulkar. The innings showcased his remarkable ability to dominate in the limited-overs format.
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Sehwag was also part of India's victorious 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup campaign. He retired from international cricket in 2015, leaving behind a legacy defined by audacity, consistency and match-winning performances.
On his birthday, cricket fans remember Sehwag as a batter who trusted his instincts, challenged convention and made fearless cricket his trademark.
