Virender Sehwag scores maiden Test hundred on November 3, 2001; watch video

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag is fondly remembered by cricket fans for his swashbuckling performances at top of order for Indian team. cricketer enjoyed a prolific run in all three formats of international cricket with lion-hearted outings with bat. re have been several memorable moments in 42-year-old's illustrious batting career, one of m being his maiden Test century that he scored 19 years ago on vember 3.

Virender slams ton on test debut vs South Africa 

 Najafgarh-born cricketer donned Indian whites for very first time during India's tour of South Africa in 2001. Virender Sehwag featured in opening Test of series in Bloemfoentein on vember 3, 2001. Sehwag, who h earned a reputation of an opening batsman and sent shivers down spine of opposition bowling attacks, started his career in middle order. 

South Africa team boasted of a formidable bowling attack with likes of Shaun Pollock, Makhaya Ntini, Jacques Kallis in ir ranks. y were successful in picking up wickets at regular intervals, with only Sachin Tendulkar looking comfortable. dynamic Virender Sehwag walked in to bat at .6 and me a significant impact right from his first innings in format.

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dynamic batsman raced to his maiden Test hundred on his debut as he scored 105 runs off 173 deliveries. batsman stitched a crucial 220 run partnership with Sachin Tendulkar to orchestrate an Indian fightback. India eventually lost test match by 9 wickets, but Sehwag's gutsy kck on debut is still etched in memories of cricket fans. With his ton, he became only 11th Indian batsman to reach coveted 3-figure mark on debut. 

Virender Sehwag stats

Soon after his debut, batsman was promoted as an opening batsman by Sourav Ganguly. Virender Sehwag featured in 104 Test matches over years where he amassed 8586 runs. cricket fraternity has got to witness some exceptional Virender Sehwag centuries over years. He has smashed 23 Test tons in his career, including two triple centuries. 

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Virender Sehwag net worth 

As per msn.com, Virender Sehwag net worth is estimated to be around ₹255 crore (US$34 million). cricketer's net worth figure comprises of his earnings from Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for representing Indian cricket team over years. Also, figure consists of compensation cricketer has received from his IPL franchises. 

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Virender Sehwag also is owner of Viru Retail Pvt Ltd, through which he entered sportswear business. ex-cricketer has h associations with brands such as Boost, idas, Hero MotoCorp, Karbonn Mobiles, Vim gel, and many more. It is believed that Sehwag charges around ₹2 crore for endorsing a brand. 

Disclaimer: above Virender Sehwag net worth information is sourced from various websites and media reports. website does t guarantee a 100% accuracy of Virender Sehwag net worth figures.

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