Virender Sehwag’s Unbreakable Strike Rate In Test Cricket

Little did people know that Virender Sehwag is the only player in the world who have played over 100 matches and have had a strike rate of over 80 plus in test format. 80 plus Strike Rate is best in test cricket history of players who played more than 100 matches.

About Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag is a retired Indian cricketer. He is considered one of the most aggressive batsmen in the history of cricket and is known for his high strike rate in limited overs cricket. Sehwag played his first Test match for India in 2001 and went on to represent the country in over 100 Test matches. In Test cricket, Sehwag’s career strike rate is 82.23, which is considered to be above average for a Test batsman. He scored 8586 runs in Test cricket at an average of 49.34, with 23 centuries and 32 half-centuries.

Sehwag was known for his attacking style of play and was particularly effective against fast bowlers. He was a natural opener and is regarded as one of the best openers in the history of Indian cricket. Sehwag was also a part of the Indian team that won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. He was named one of the best ODI openers of all time by the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack in 2015. Sehwag was known for his ability to score runs quickly and was an important member of the Indian team for many years.

Sixer King in Test Cricket

Virender Sehwag was known for his ability to hit sixes in cricket. He was particularly effective in limited overs cricket, where his aggressive style of play allowed him to score runs quickly. Sehwag holds the record for the most number of sixes by an Indian player in Test cricket, with 95 sixes to his name. He also hit 126 sixes in ODIs, making him one of the top six-hitters in the history of the Indian national team. Sehwag’s ability to hit sixes was a key part of his game and he was known for his big hitting all around the world. Many cricket experts and fans have praised Sehwag for his six-hitting ability and he is widely regarded as one of the best six-hitters in the history of Indian cricket.

That unbelievable Hand-eye coordination of Virender Sehwag

Hand-eye coordination is an important skill for a cricket player to have, as it allows them to accurately track the ball and hit it with the bat. Virender Sehwag was known for his excellent hand-eye coordination and was able to pick up the line and length of the ball quickly, which allowed him to score runs at a high strike rate. His hand-eye coordination was particularly effective in limited overs cricket, where he was able to hit boundaries and sixes consistently. Sehwag’s hand-eye coordination was also a key factor in his success as an opener, as he was able to negotiate the new ball effectively and put pressure on the opposition bowlers.

Two triple centuries in Test cricket on the same day, March 29th

Virender Sehwag scored two triple centuries in Test cricket on the same day, March 29th. In 2004, he became the first Indian player to score a triple hundred in Test cricket when he scored 309 runs against Pakistan in Multan. He followed this up with another triple century on the same date in 2012, when he scored 303 runs against Sri Lanka in Mumbai. Both of these innings are considered some of the greatest in the history of Test cricket and cemented Sehwag’s place as one of the most destructive batsmen of all time.

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