Published 12:15 IST, October 20th 2019
Virender Sehwag turns 41: 5 hilarious tweets from the former opener
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag turns 41 today. Sehwag has been quite popular on twitter for his hilarious take on things. We look at his top 5 tweets.
Former India opening batsman Virender Sehwag celebrates his 41st birthday on Sunday, October 20. Sehwag has represented India in 374 international matches across all formats and has scored more than 17,000 runs. Post his illustrious playing career, the 'Nawab of Najafgarh' has been known to come up with witty and hilarious posts on Twitter. On his birthday, we look at the top tweets that show us the fun side of Virender Sehwag.
1. Virender Sehwag: Viru ka gyaan
In this tweet, Virender Sehwag had some 'Viru Ka Gyaan' to give to people who use abbreviations while wishing people on a special occasion. Sehwag suggested that those people who wish 'HBD HBD' on someone's birthday should just note their names and wish them 'HA HA' on their anniversary. The tweet was an instant hit amongst his followers back in 2016.
2. Virender Sehwag: Family time
Ravichandran Ashwin picked up 7/59 on Day 4 of the third Test between India and New Zealand in 2016. His efforts helped India clinch the home series 3-0. After Ashwin picked up his record 7th Man of the Series award, Sehwag congratulated him and said that only a married man can understand the urgency of going home.
3. Virender Sehwag: Meme Lord
Virender Sehwag served as a mentor for the Kings XI Punjab in the IPL from 2016-2018. Chris Gayle scored 104* off just 63 balls to guide Kings XI Punjab to victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2018. Soon after Gayle's innings, Sehwag joined the "If you don't love me at my.." meme trend after making one for the Universe Boss.
4. Virender Sehwag: Not one for one-sided games
India took on Pakistan at Old Trafford in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Virender Sehwag had his say on Twitter after India comfortably defeated Pakistan by 89 runs. Sehwag shared his picture on the social media platform captioning it as 'When you hope to see a close #IndvsPak World Cup match but what you keep on getting is a one-sided contest!'
5. Virender Sehwag: Tribute to Aryabhatta
Sehwag's trolling is not a restricted field. In this tweet, Sehwag trolls himself and recalled the incident when he socred a king pair in Birmingham. Sehwag added how he 'unwillingly paid tribute to Aryabhatta.'
Updated 14:00 IST, October 20th 2019