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My Take
Sehwag is the kind of cricketer I admire most: someone who chose joy over caution. Opening the batting from 1999 to 2013, he refused to grind and instead attacked from the very first ball, which is why he is remembered as one of the most destructive batsmen of his era. To a non-cricket audience, that fearless philosophy is the perfect entry point into the sport. The Arjuna Award and Padma Shri confirm his stature, but what stays with me is the attitude. He proved that an entertainer can also be a giant, and that aggression, done with skill, becomes an art form.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Virender Sehwag
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィレンダー・セーワグ
- Reading
- ゔぃれんだー・せーわぐ
- Born
- October 20, 1978 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Delhi, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- cricketer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Arjuna Award
- 2010 Padma Shri in sports
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Virender Sehwag born?
Born October 20, 1978 (age 47).
Where is Virender Sehwag from?
Virender Sehwag is from Delhi, India.
What does Virender Sehwag do?
Virender Sehwag works as cricketer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.