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Virender Sehwag was born on Oct. 20, 1978, Delhi, He was given the vice-captaincy of the Indian team on July 18, 2005. He is also known as "Veeru". In ODI cricket, he is known for his aggressive, dazzling batting style. Sehwag married Arti Alhawat in April, 2004.
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| Batting Style |
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Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style |
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Off-break |
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| Career Statistics |
Tests |
ODIs |
| Matches |
45 |
151 |
| Wickets |
3 |
68 |
| Bowling average |
139.66 |
40.05 |
| 5 wickets in innings |
0 |
0 |
| 10 wickets in innings |
0 |
N/A |
| Best bowling |
1 for 17 |
3 for 25 |
| Runs scored |
3709 |
4513 |
| Batting average |
52.23 |
32.00 |
| 100s |
11 |
7 |
| 50s |
11 |
22 |
| Top score |
309 |
130 |
| Catches |
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- |
| Stumping |
- |
- |
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| Test Debut |
| Virender Sehwag made his test debut in Nov. 3 - 6, 2001 against South Africa at Bloemfontein. |
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| ODI Debut |
| Virender Sehwag made his ODI debut against Pakistan at Chandigarh on Apr. 1, 1999 |
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Turning Point
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| In Triangular Tournament (India, Sri lanka & New Zealand) of 2001-02 at Sri Lanka Sehwag scored 100 off 69 deliveries against New Zealand. |
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Achievements and World Records
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The highest score 309 against Pakistan made by an Indian Batsman. |
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The only Indian batsman to make a triple century in Test cricket. |
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2nd fastest triple century. |
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Highest opening partnership for a Test match (India) 410 runs against Pakistan in 2005-06. |
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| Present life |
| At present Virender Sehwag is vice-captain of the Indian cricket team. |
