Virender Sehwag
Cricketer and India's Test captain
A prominent Indian cricketer, played for the national team from 1999 to 2013. Primarily an opener, Sehwag revolutionized the role with his aggressive batting style, leading to numerous records in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Test matches. His notable innings include a 300 against Sri Lanka in 2004, making him one of the few players to score a triple century in Tests. Sehwag also played a crucial role in India's victory in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. After retiring from international cricket, he pursued a career as a cricket commentator and analyst.
Scored a triple century in Test cricket
Part of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning team
Held the record for the highest ODI score of 219
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