Virender Sehwag nickname Verru born on 20 October 1978, in Delhi is an Indian cricketer and permanent member of the Indian Cricket Team since 1999 (one-dayers) and 2001 (Tests). Veeru is an aggressive right-handed opening batsman and an occasional right-arm off-spin bowler. Veeru is the record holder for the highest score made by an Indian in Test cricket in a single innings (319), the fastest triple century in Test cricket (reached 300 off only 278 balls) and is the only Indian to score a triple century in Test cricket. He is one of the only three players to have scored two triple hundreds in Tests, along with Don Bradman and Brian Lara. He is the only player to score two triple centuries and take a five wicket haul at Test level.
Veeru Early year of cricket
The son of a grain merchant, Veeru spent his childhood in a bungalow in a joint family . Though now settled in New Delhi, the Veeru family hailed from Haryana. Veeru was the third of four children born to father Krishan and mother Krishna, with two older sisters Manju, 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.
Sehwag family life
Sehwag married Aarti Alhawat in April, 2004 under heavy security in a media publicized wedding. The couple have a son, born on October 18th 2007. Sehwag is fondly referred to in the media as the Nawab of Najafgarh, Najafgarh being his home locality in Delhi. A lifelong vegetarian, Sehwag owns a vegetarian eatery, Sehwag Favourites, which opened in late 2005 in the Fun Republic cineplex in Delhi.
Sehwag Playing Style
Veeru was often compared to Sachin Tendulkar - The master blaster in his early days due to the similar batting style, build and appearance. Sehwag's technique is often cited as being particularly unorthodox, often backing away (considered technically incorrect) to free his arms whilst playing his shots, in particular to cut or drive spinners inside out. He is frequently cited by commentators for his extremely strong (physically) square cutting and upper cutting and power through the off-side. In particular his tendency to strike the ball in the air and risk dismissal is a trait which has seen him noted for his chancy and adventurous mindset. He is also noted for a relative lack of footwork, with his timing often attributed to his eyesight. Of late, Sehwag has shown a proclivity to be dismissed by inswing deliveries, something attributed to his leaden-footed batting style. For more information see here.
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