Sehwag hints at retirement from international cricket, leads to confusion
ONE OF THE greatest modern day cricketers of Indian cricket and a magnificent opening batsman, Virender Sehwag has hinted at retirement from international cricket. Sehwag was at the launch of the Masters Champions 2020 League in Dubai on Monday.
Sehwag's decision to retire comes just four days after speedster Zaheer Khan called it quits, and one day before the Delhi batsman turns 37. The explosive batsman last played for India in 2013 in a Test against Australia at Hyderabad, and will be drawing curtains on a 14-year long and illustrious career, when he makes an official announcement.
Viru's decision may have come as a surprise to many, but it was surely imminent as the cricketer hasn't been recalled to the national side in any of the three formats. Sehwag attended the launch of the star-studded MCL 2020, where retirement from international cricket is a pre-requisite for participation.
The news of his so-called retirement spread like wild fire and Viru pa's fans were all over the internet, thanking him for his fantastic contribution to Indian cricket.
Only one Virender Sehwag. India's most entertaining Test match opener. Unreal hand eye coordination. Grounded. Humble. All class.
— Vipul (@Sporty_Baba) October 19, 2015
Sehwag see ball. Sehwag hit ball. Sehwag feel happy. The most fearless, no-nonsense batsman. 🙏 #ThankYouSehwag
— Ronak (@ronak_bhatia) October 19, 2015
It's been very long since we saw Viru for India but still when it's officially over, it hits you hard. He was a joy to watch. #ThankYouViru
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) October 19, 2015
And so with Sehwag's retirement the golden age of Indian batting finally comes to an end. Viru, Dravid, SRT, Dada and VVS. #ThankYouViru
— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) October 19, 2015
Sehwag is the only player who played like EA Games Cricket in real life.
— Kabir (@The_Sleigher) October 19, 2015
Within minutes, reports of Sehwag rubbishing the retirement rumors surfaced, leading to confusion, chaos and hilarity.
Sehwag denies reports of announcing retirement today, will make official announcement after returning to India. Likely to return on Tuesday
— Harini Rana (@HariniRana) October 19, 2015
'It's not official yet': Virender Sehwag denies reports of retirement https://t.co/hHhioX93hV pic.twitter.com/yKqxWbEwQ3
— NDTV (@ndtv) October 19, 2015
Sehwag indicates he will soon retire from international cricket - to play the Masters Champions League T20 next Jan: https://t.co/puOcmTqXpK
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 19, 2015
At MCL press conference in Dubai and Sehwag's off the cuff remark about retiring from International cricket gone viral
— Nick Hoult (@NHoultCricket) October 19, 2015
The Nawab of Najafgarh clarified the same in a video interview with The Quint:
