India’s explosive opener, Virender Sehwag, has earned a prestigious spot in the ICC Hall of Fame, recognizing his illustrious cricket career that spanned over a decade. Sehwag, known for his attacking and brash style, left an indelible mark on the cricketing world.
Sehwag’s impact transcended mere statistics, as his aggressive approach entertained crowds and perplexed opposition bowlers in both Test and ODI formats. Holding numerous batting records, his crowning achievement was the highest score by an Indian in Test cricket—a blistering 319 against South Africa in 2008.
Notably, Sehwag is one of only four players globally to achieve a Test score above 300 twice. His Test average of 49.34 and a strike rate of 82.23 underscore his class, showcasing his prowess in both red and white-ball cricket.
Sehwag’s flair extended to ODIs, where he scored a remarkable 219 against the West Indies in 2011, becoming the second men’s batter, after Sachin Tendulkar, to hit an international double-century in 50-over cricket. His feat of scoring a double hundred in ODIs and a triple-century in Tests aligns him with West Indies’ Chris Gayle.
Despite a challenging start in international cricket, Sehwag’s resilience and attacking style earned him a permanent spot in the Indian team. His defining moment came at Lord’s in 2002, where his aggressive innings set the tone for contemporaries to adopt a similar approach.
Sehwag contributed significantly to India’s victories in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2007 and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, where he amassed 380 runs and played a pivotal role in securing the title on home soil.
Acknowledging Sehwag’s contribution, the ICC Hall of Fame induction pays tribute to a cricketing icon whose aggressive and fearless style left an enduring legacy. As Sehwag joins this elite group, his impact on the game will be celebrated for generations to come.
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