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Some said he was an entertainer, some compared him with Viv Richards. Each player has a different image of Virender Sehwag in their mind. Sehwag was a batsman, who converted test cricket into ODIs, ODIs into T20s and T20s into a computer game.The destructive opener shared the dressing room with some of the greats cricket has ever witnessed. From Champions trophy to WC 2011, Viru has amassed every honour under his belt. Two triple centuries and one near-triple century define the art of batting that Sehwag possessed over the years. Well, Sehwag has earned the stature of legend. He is not celebrated by the whole nation, but his winning team of world cup 2011 has a lot to say.How his 10 teammates wished him on Tuesday:Triumph of 2011 and our Heroes with Viru Pa
#1 MS Dhoni
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MS Dhoni has said everything. Maybe MS is the best person to describe Virender Sehwag. Both have achieved everything together. From World T20 2007 to WC 2011, from 4th position to no.1 in test cricket ranking, Dhoni and Sehwag have seen it all.
A captain cant ask more from his opener than what Sehwag delivered to theIndian team. The Indian team always enjoyed a flying start irrespective of the format. If MSD has each honour as a captain, Viru Pa is one of the reasons for it.
#2 Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin and Sehwag do share a special bond. They both have been scriptwriters of some of Indias greatest victories. Certainly World cup 2003 is on the top when the opening pair demolished the Pakistani bowling line up in initial overs.
Pakistan had Wasim, Waqar and Shoaib Akhtar in that line-up, but young Viru and experienced Sachin didnt allow Pakistani bowlers to get an easy breath. After that, both have opened for India for years. However, Viru also switched to Gautam Gambhir. But the destructive opening pair repeated the same destruction in World cup 2011 semi-final against Pakistan at Mohali. Its been sensational run for both of the openers together.
#3 Yuvraj Singh
Hero of world cup 2011 Yuvraj Singh didnt get much time to spend at the crease with Viru. That was a typical Sehwag nature. If he wouldnt have got out till Yuvrajs arrival, thegame could have been finished or on the verge toget finished.
Yet Yuvraj and Sehwag batted together several occasions. Sri Lankan bowlers would relate to this. RPS stadium witnessed Sehwag-Yuvraj storm back in 2009 when duo set up a massive total for India. Both got their centuries with a match winning partnership.
#4 Gautam Gambhir
Partnerships will never be the same withoutyoubro! India's greatest and the best opening batsman. Virender Sehwag who forced manufacturers to come up with crowd helmets...and still never missed the singles. Will miss you from the other end. GAUTAM GAMBHIR, FB Page.
Gambhir, Sehwags former Delhi mate, also shared this photo on Facebook.This was a really emotional moment for the southpaw. From Ferozshah Kotla to the international stage, Viru and Gauti shared really special moments.
They always set the team up for a big total or for a heavy run chase. The 2007-2011 period was golden for the duo as they opened for India in all formats. This was the most consistent pair India had ever produced after Ganguly and Sachin.
#5 Virat Kohli
These Delhi mates have shared a lot in international cricket as well as in domestic cricket. However, Virat wont forget his world cup debut and opening match of WC 2011 where he scored a ton and enjoyed a massive 203 runs partnership with the man.
Viru hammered a majestic 175 and it was his highest score in the world cup. The victory set a tone for a magnificent run of the Indian team in WC 2011.
#6 Suresh Raina
Well, Raina usually bats down the order, but initially he batted at no 3 position for India. One of the memorable victories is from Asia cup 2008.A mighty performance from India's batsmen, led by Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina, made easy work of a competitive target of 300 and gave the team two points to take into the next round.
The pair tore into Pakistan's depleted and wayward bowling attack - scoring at more than eight an over during their second-wicket partnership of 198 - as India reached the target with six wickets and 47 balls to spare, their quickest chase while facing a target of 300 or more, till that date.
#7 Zaheer Khan
Zaheer also retweeted Virender Sehwags message.
#8 Harbhajan Singh
#9 R. Ashwin
Ashwin didnt get enough time with Sehwag but enjoyed a successful world cup campaign in 2011.
#10 Virender Sehwag himself
Finally, this is the message from Virender Sehwag to the cricket world. This is really hard to accept, but he remembered everyone through very little words. This is been asensational journey for the Nazafgarh Nawab and he is justifiably feeling proud after a marathon 15-yearcareer.
He also mentioned all the legends of Fab Five and recalled some special anecdotes from the past. He also thanked his IPL franchisees as well as Haryana team for welcoming him in Ranji team. At last Viru thankedGod and felt proud for making his father happy after all these achievements. What an exhilarating career the destructive opener has had.
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