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Virender sehwag He is known to have ruled the hearts of billions of Indian fans and the world of cricket around the world with his explosive batting. However, apart from his cricketing acumen, the former Indian opener has an array of assets and wealth that has placed him as one of the richest cricketers in India.
A setback in Virender Sehwag’s illustrious career
Sehwag had a notable cricket career playing for Indiashowing his skill in all formats.
In Test cricket, he played 104 matches, scoring 8,586 runs at an average of 49.34, with 23 centuries and 32 centre-halfs. His highest score of 319 remains a testament to his aggressive batting style. In ODIs, Sehwag amassed 8,273 runs in 251 matches at an average of 35.05, with 15 hundreds, maintaining a strike rate of 104.33. His T20I career, although shorter with 19 appearances, saw him score 394 runs.
Sehwag’s exceptional batting was complemented by his bowling in Tests and ODIs, where he claimed 40 and 96 wickets respectively, including best bowling figures of 5/104 in Tests and 4/6 in ODIs. His aggressive approach was also evident in the T20 format, where he scored over 4,000 runs in 159 matches, maintaining a strike rate of 147.83. Sehwag’s aggressive batting remained a hallmark throughout his career, making him one of the most dangerous openers in cricket history. Sehwag retired from international cricket in 2013 marking the end of a decorated 15-year career.
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Sehwag’s net worth and financial assets
Sehwag’s net worth is estimated to be between INR 340 crore and INR 350 crore. As of 2024, Sehwag was reported to have earned INR 30 crore annually, with INR 24 crore of that amount generated exclusively from his presence on social media platforms. When it comes to his luxury assets, Sehwag owns an opulent mansion in Delhi’s Hauz Khas, along with a collection of high-end cars, including a Bentley Continental flying spur and a BMW 5 series.
Additionally, Sehwag has also partnered with several top brands including Adidas, Reebok, Boost, Samsung, and Hero Moto Corps.
