#ThankYouSehwag: Check who had the best seat while the Nawab batted
INDIA BATSMAN Virender Sehwag drew curtains on his 14-year long international career on Tuesday, after he made the announcement from his official handle on the micro-blogging site Twitter.
With great retirements come great tributes, and when it comes to the "Nawab of Najafgarh", things only get bigger and better. The internet was taken over by emotional tributes to the swashbuckling opener who has been hailed as the greatest modern-day attacking batsman in Indian cricket. Sehwag has also quit the IPL, and will be participating only in the MCL 2020 tournament slated to be played in January/February next year.
Below is a compilation of tributes from ex-teammates young and old, cricketing boards, and former opponents. Each tribute speaks volumes of the flamboyant opener and an exponent of 'see ball, hit ball' that defined the most part of his fantastic career.
.@virendersehwag leaves his signature on the game with his tremendous achievements. Loved his instinctive approach to batting & life. 1/2
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 20, 2015
Had the best seat during most of his superlative performances on field. Am sure Viru'll do much more to bring joy & smiles to our faces 2/2
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 20, 2015
@virendersehwag Partnerships will never be the same without you bro! Will miss you...India's greatest and the best opening batsman.
— GGF (@GautamGambhir) October 20, 2015
@virendersehwag who forced manufacturers to come up with crowd helmets...and still never missed the singles. Will miss you from d other end.
— GGF (@GautamGambhir) October 20, 2015
Didn't see Viv Richards bat in person but I can proudly say I have witnessed Virender Sehwag tearing apart the best bowling attacks
— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 20, 2015
Talent in batting is one thing but to have the mindset of Virupa in batting is as close to impossible as it can get.v keep saying b positive
— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 20, 2015
Look for a single but he was one person who was always looking for a boundary.many will try to play like u but my advice wd b to enjoy ur
— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 20, 2015
Batting and be themselves.congrats on a fantastic career
— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) October 20, 2015
Clear thinking n attacking stroke play is been hallmark of ur batting! thank u @virendersehwag for grt memories & wonderful friendship!!
— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) October 20, 2015
Pleasure to have played with you @virendersehwag bhai. What an amazing career. Thanks for the guidance and the memories. Modern day legend!
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 20, 2015
The art of making improbable look easy is the hallmark of a genius. Sehwag was a cricketing genius. #ThankYouSehwag for the memories. 🙏
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 20, 2015
The legend I played with. The miracle I had the fortune of knowing. The most spectacular ever. Will miss u @virendersehwag
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) October 20, 2015
Clear thinking and entertainment were things he used as his weapon.A thorough entertainer,congrats on a wonderful career @virendersehwag .
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 20, 2015
Man who changed the perception of modern day batting. Never seen and will never see someone like him in future. Sheer pleasure viru bhai.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) October 20, 2015
@virendersehwag Nobody batted like you at the top.Congrats on a great career.Great team https://t.co/MiIqehoUxt wishes to ur 2nd inngs.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 20, 2015
Salute salute salute Salute to the Legend @virendersehwag wish you and family the best for future. Go well brother🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪💪
— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) October 20, 2015
Honouredto hear his voice befor announcing his retirement one of the greatest batsman of altime a legend and a great friend @virendersehwag
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 20, 2015
have always enjoyed playing with u as a youngster, wish u the best in ur future endeavours @virendersehwag
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) October 20, 2015
The original opener; the dare devil. Congratulations @virendersehwag paaji on a wonderful journey & all the best for the future. Rab Raakha
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) October 20, 2015
Congrats bratha @virendersehwag on a fabulous career.A pure entertainer who gave us sooo much joy . Thanks for all the gr8 memories.#LEGEND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 20, 2015
Well done on your career legend. Been a privilege to play with and against you. Catch up soon. @virendersehwag https://t.co/gVrOjskOfc
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) October 20, 2015
Sehwag retires from international cricket but what a career he had https://t.co/INmNp45uRs pic.twitter.com/rfCuhA0aFY
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 20, 2015
He's in the top 3 of partners I've ever batted with...he's a freak show & a brilliant human! Congrats on a great career - @virendersehwag
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) October 20, 2015
I was very fortunate to play with @virendersehwag paji which every youngster dreams to do.You have been d legend,Thanks alot for ur guidance
— Manan Vohra (@ImMananVohra) October 20, 2015
VSehwag played all his uncomplicated Crkt on his terms & he leaves the scene too on his terms..on Twitter!He'd be Victor Trumper of India!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) October 20, 2015
Congratulations to Virender Sehwag on a brilliant international career #ThankYouSehwag @virendersehwag pic.twitter.com/bTiU8ByLls
— ICC (@ICC) October 20, 2015
@virendersehwag bhai's batting was indeed uncomplicated..He did the things his own way #Thankyousehwag, viru bhai you will be missed !!!!
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) October 20, 2015
Viru paji u have been an inspiration to billion's of cricket fans across the world. Thanks for giving us all the joy while u batted.
— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) October 20, 2015
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