Who Is Virender Sehwag? Age, Biography and Wiki
As of 2025, Virender Sehwag is 46 years old. Born in Delhi, India, Sehwag's cricketing journey began at a young age, and he quickly made a name for himself with his aggressive batting style and exceptional skill. His international career spanned from 1999 to 2013, during which he became one of the most prolific openers in cricket history. Sehwag holds many records, including being one of the few players to score a triple century in Test cricket.
For more detailed information about his career and achievements, you can visit his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Coaches |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 20, 1978 |
| Age | 46 Years |
| Birth Place | Najafgarh, Delhi, India |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | India |
Popularity
Virender Sehwag's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Virender Sehwag stands tall at approximately 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) and maintains a healthy weight of around 80 kg (176 lbs). His athletic build has contributed to his agility and impressive performance on the cricket field.
Sehwag then started a two-year streak without a century in ODIs, as well as having his ODI tour of Pakistan in early 2006 curtailed due to a shoulder injury.
His drought in limited overs cricket has puzzled cricket experts because of the consistent performances in Test matches with a high scoring rate has not translated into significant contributions in the ODI format of the game. Sehwag was dropped from the ODI Squad for the WI-IND 4 Match ODI series.
With debate over whether he deserved to be included in the 2007 Cricket World Cup squad, captain Dravid's insistence on his retention paved the way to being named in the World Cup squad. However, despite this assurance, Sehwag's form continued to decline.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Virender Sehwag is happily married to Aarti Sehwag. The couple tied the knot in 2004 and shares two sons, Aryavir and Hansvir. Sehwag often speaks fondly of his family, emphasizing the importance of family values and support throughout his career. There have been no public relationships or rumors of affairs, as Sehwag appears to maintain a low profile regarding his personal life.
He spent his childhood in a joint family with siblings, uncles, aunts and sixteen cousins. Though now settled in New Delhi, the Sehwag family hails from Haryana. Sehwag was the third of four children born to father Krishan and mother Krishna Sehwag, with two older sisters Manju and Anju, and younger brother Vinod.
His father attributes his interest in cricket to a toy bat which he was given when he was seven months old. He attended Arora Vidya School in Delhi, and pestered his parents to let him play cricket, on the basis that he was not academically gifted.
Early in his career he had a reputation for being an attacking batsman and his coach was Amar Nath Sharma. His father tried to end his career when he broke a tooth as a child in 1990, but Sehwag evaded the ban with the help of his mother. Later he attended Jamia Milia Islamia for graduation.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Virender Sehwag's estimated net worth is around $40 million. His earnings stem from various sources, including his successful cricket career, endorsements, and business ventures. Sehwag's popularity has attracted lucrative deals with renowned brands, making him one of the richest cricketers in India.
Career, Business and Investments
Since retiring from cricket, Virender Sehwag has ventured into various business activities and investments. He is actively involved in cricket commentary and analysis, and he also runs the Sehwag International School in Delhi, which emphasizes sports alongside academics. Additionally, he has invested in a few start-ups and brands, further expanding his business acumen.
Sehwag holds multiple records including the highest score made by an Indian in Test cricket (319 against South Africa at M. A.
Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai), which was also the fastest triple century in the history of international cricket (reached 300 off only 278 balls) as well as the fastest 250 by any batsman (in 207 balls against Sri Lanka on 3 December 2009 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai).
Sehwag also holds the distinction of being one of four batsmen in the world to have ever surpassed 300 twice in Test cricket. Sehwag has the highest career strike rate in Test matches among batsmen with minimum 3000 Test runs. Sehwag's career strike rate in Test matches is 82.23.
In March 2009, Sehwag smashed what was until then the fastest century ever scored by an Indian in ODI cricket, from 60 balls. On 8 December 2011, he hit his maiden double century in ODI cricket, against West Indies, becoming the second batsman after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the landmark.
His score became the highest individual score in ODI cricket—219 off 149 balls which was later bettered by Rohit Sharma—264 off 173 balls on 13 November 2014. He is one of only two players in the world to score a double hundred in ODI and a triple hundred in Test Cricket, the other being Chris Gayle.
Social Network
Sehwag maintains a strong presence on social media, engaging with fans through platforms like Twitter and Instagram. His witty and humorous posts often go viral, showcasing his personality beyond cricket. He uses his platforms not only to connect with fans but also to promote health, fitness, and sports among the youth.
Education
Virender Sehwag completed his schooling at the Rockwood School in Delhi and later pursued a Bachelor’s degree from the National College in Delhi. Even during his cricketing career, he emphasized the importance of education and has encouraged young athletes to focus on academics alongside sports.
Virender Sehwag (, born 20 October 1978) is a former Indian cricketer who represented India from 1999 to 2013. Widely regarded as one of the most destructive openers and one of the greatest batsmen of his era, he played for Delhi Capitals in IPL and Delhi and Haryana in Indian domestic cricket.
He batted right-handed and played his first One Day International in 1999 and joined the Indian Test side in 2001. In April 2009, Sehwag became the first Indian to be honoured as the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World for his performance in 2008, subsequently becoming the first player of any nationality to retain the award for 2009.
He worked as stand-in captain occasionally during absence of main captain of India, also worked as Vice-Captain for Indian squad. He is former captain of Delhi Daredevils and Delhi Ranji Team.
During his time with India, Sehwag was a member of the team that was one of the joint winners of the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy, the winners of the 2007 T20 World Cup, and the winners of the 2011 Cricket World Cup. During the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy, Sehwag was the highest run scorer with 271 runs.
In 2023, he was inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
