sb.scorecardresearch

Published 16:31 IST, October 17th 2019

Virender Sehwag trains children of Pulwama martyrs, salutes heroes

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag revealed that it was a privilege for him to train the 'sons of heroes' of the Pulwama attack at his Sehwag school

Reported by: Koushik Narayanan
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
Virender Sehwag
null | Image: self

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag revealed that it was a privilege for him to train the 'sons of heroes' of the Pulwama attack at his school. The former Indian opener took to Twitter to express that he felt extremely fortunate to contribute to the lives of the children. Arpit Singh, son of Pulwama martyr Ram Vakeel & Rahul Soreng, son of Pulwama martyr Vijay Soreng were the two children training under Virender Sehwag in his Sehwag school, which focuses on helping children learn the game alongside providing them education. Virender Sehwag, who is known for his unwavering patriotism, took it upon him as an honour to train the children of the two Pulwama martyrs. Netizens heaped praises on Virender Sehwag for his initiative, as many took to salute and encourage Sehwag to further continue the initiative. 

READ | Aravinda De Silva turns 54, wishes pour in for the champion cricketer

Virender Sehwag salutes the Sons of Heroes

READ | Sunil Gavaskar on road safety: 'We need to have zero-tolerance policy'

Netizens salute Virender Sehwag

READ | ICC gets this question answered by fans in a hilarious manner

CPRF pays tribute to Pulwama martyrs

The Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Jawas is not something Indians would forgive. When the incident happened earlier this year, several Bollywood celebrities condemned the cowardly move of the JeM terror group that claimed responsibility for the same. To express the outrage, actors Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and others had joined hands with the CRPF for a tribute song titled ‘Tu Desh Mera’ dedicated to the martyrs. On the occasion of the 23rd Independence Day, the makers teased the music video on Twitter which features Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Tiger Shroff, and Kartik Aaryan. The catchy music and eye-grabbing visuals of the teaser are sure to instigate your patriotic zeal.

READ | Virender Sehwag wishes Anil Kumble, reminds him about his missed ton

Updated 16:54 IST, October 17th 2019