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Virender Sehwag is a retired Indian cricket player. Currently, he is a cricket commentator, analyst, and the founder of the Sehwag International School in Haryana. He was an opening batsman and also occasionally a right-arm off-break bowler. In his career, he played for the Delhi Daredevils and the Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League.
He won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011. He also received the Arjuna Award in 2002 and the Padma Shri in 2010. Besides that, he is the only Indian cricket player to score two Test triple centuries. So, let’s dive into all the lesser-known details about Virender Sehwag.
Virender Sehwag Height
Virender Sehwag height in feet is 5 feet 8 inches. His approximate weight during his playing days was recorded as 80 kg. Despite taking retirement from all the formats, Virender Sehwag still participates in the Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL).
Virender Sehwag Religion
Virender Sehwag is a devout Hindu. He was born into a Jat family in Haryana. Besides that, on his social media profile, Virender Sehawg frequently addresses Bhagwan Mahavir. He is a highly religious and God-fearing person.
Virender Sehwag Net Worth
Virender Shewag’s net worth in rupees is estimated to be ₹350 crore. The main contributors to his enormous wealth are brand deals, cricket commentary, multiple businesses, and real estate.
He is a prominent presence at the experts' panel in the Indian Premier League, Asia Cup, and International Leagues. It is reported that he charges approximately ₹10 lakh rupees per match day.
He is also in close partnership with Adidas, Fila, Reebok, Boost, Samsung Mobiles, Hero Honda, Coca-Cola, JK Cement, and more. Sehawg reportedly earns ₹30 crore per year through brand deals.
Besides that, he also launched his own sportswear and sports gear company called VS by Sehwag. He also owns the Sehwag International School. Moreover, he invested in Two Brother Organic Farms as well.
Virender Sehwag House
Virender Sehwag’s primary residence is the mansion which he owns in Delhi. In is a 12-room bungalow located in X-12, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. The estimated market price of his bungalow is approximately ₹130 crore.
He also owns the Najafgarh Mansion in Delhi, worth ₹23 crore and a farmhouse in Haryana worth ₹5 crore.
Virender Sehwag Family
Virender Sehwag was born on 20 October 1978 in Najafgarh, Delhi. He belongs to a humble and modest Jat Hindu family.
Virender Sehwag’s father is Krishan Sehwag. He was a grain merchant in a flour mill in Najafgarh. His father always supported his passion for cricket. Sadly, Krishan passed away in October 2007 due to a heart attack at the age of 70.
Virender Sehwag’s mother is Krishna Sehwag. She was a homemaker and the emotional and mental pillar for the entire family. She also supported Sehwag to pursue his dream when his father banned him from playing cricket due to an injury.
Vinder Shewag is the third of four children. He has two elder sisters named Manju and Anju. Virender Shewag brother name is Vinod Sehwag. Vinod manages the family business.
Virender Sehwag Wife
Virender Sehwag is married to Aarti Ahlawat. Virender Sehwag and Aarti Ahlawat got married on 22 April 2004. Aarti is currently in partnerships with multiple businesses. She completed her education with a diploma in Computer Science from Delhi University.
Virender Sehwag son are Aryavir and Vednat. Aryavir was born in 2007 and Vedant was born in 2010. Virender Sehwag and Aarti Ahlawat have been married for more than two decades and are enjoying their life away from the media spotlight.
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