Former Indian cricketer, Virender Sehwag is regarded as one of the most destructive batsmen in the history of Indian cricket. His performances especially the performances against Pakistan used to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. He is known for his arch-rivalry with the Pakistani cricketers.
Though, he has taken retirement from the game, but every now and then he is seen taking a dig at the Pakistani cricketers or trolling them on social media. We often get to see his funny side on social media, but there have been many times when Virender Sehwag stole the show with his sense of humor online by trolling the Pakistani cricketers.
Here, we bring you 5 incidents when Virender Sehwag trolled Pakistani cricketers and left everyone in splits:
When Virender Sehwag trolled Saqlain Mushtaq on his birthday:
In 2016, wishing Pakistani legend Saqlain Mushtaq on his birthday, Sehwag wrote: “very happy birthday dear @Saqlain_Mushtaq. Stay blessed and Thank you for the memories. Enjoying watching this in loop.”, and added a video of him hitting the former Pakistani international over the boundaries for a six to complete his triple century in Multan in 2004.
During that innings, Sehwag scored 309 runs and helped India post a mammoth total of 675 runs. On the other hand, Saqlain had the most unforgettable innings of his career as he conceded 204 runs in 43 overs while picking only one wicket.
Here, check out the tweet:
A very happy birthday dear @Saqlain_Mushtaq .
Stay blessed and Thank you for the memories. Enjoying watching this in loop. pic.twitter.com/QOryy3L2TF— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 29, 2016
When Sehwag trolled Shoaib Akhtar after India’s hockey win over Pakistan:
In 2016, after the Indian hockey team defeated Pakistan in a one-sided 5-1 win,in the Sultan Azian Shah Cup hockey tournament, Viru took this as a perfect opportunity to troll Shoaib Akhtar. Trolling Shoaib Akhtar, Sehwag wrote:
“Sorry @shoaib100mph bhai hockey mai bhi mauka haath se nikal gaya #IndBeatsPak”
Here, check out the tweet:
Sorry @shoaib100mph bhai hockey mai bhi mauka haath se nikal gaya #IndBeatsPak pic.twitter.com/xgrPjkTpSX
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 12, 2016
When Virender Sehwag celebrated ‘Pakistan ko bhoot banaya diwas’:
In 2017, Virender Sehwag took to his twitter and celebrated ‘Pakistan ko bhoot banaya diwas’. Yes, you read that right. Well, in 2006, during the first of the three test match against Pakistan, Virender Sehwag had scored 254 runs off 247 balls and toiled the bowling line-up of Pakistan’s cricket team.
Feeling nostalgic about the historic innings against Pakistan, Virender Sehwag wrote:
“11 years ago, had the privilege to celebrate #PakistanKaBhootBanaya Diwas!”
Here, check out the tweet:
11 years ago, had the privilege to celebrate #PakistanKaBhootBanaya Diwas ! pic.twitter.com/r9pmcbzohi
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 16, 2017
When Virender Sehwag Trolled Pakistan After India U-19 Thrashes Them At U-19 WC:
This happened at the starting of this year when the Indian u-19 cricket team defeated the Pakistan U-19 cricket team in the ICC World Cup tournament. Sehwag, who is known for his heroics against Pakistan, couldn’t contain his excitement and mocked Pakistan by writing:
“Ab toh aadat si hai! #INDvsPak”
Here, check out the tweet:
Ab toh Aadat si hai !#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/HbBjwedqYz
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 4, 2020
When Sehwag trolled Shoaib Akhtar By Saying “, ‘Beta beta hota hai. Baap baap hota hai’? “
Who can forget this hilarious moment when Sehwag trolled Shoaib Akhtar on his own show.
Well, Virender Sehwag had narrated an incident to a famous Bollywood actor at an award function in 2010, where he revealed how Shoaib Akhtar was sledging him during an India vs Pakistan match when he was batting close to 200 with Sachin Tendulkar on the other side.
Sehwag revealed that Shoaib Akhtar was probably tired after bowling for so long and thus he came around the wicket and started to bowl plenty of bouncers and asked Sehwag to hit the pull shot.
Reacting to this, Sehwag warned Akhtar to say the same thing to Sachin Tendulkar. In the next delivery, when he bowled a bouncer to Sachin Tendulkar, he smashed it for a six. To which, Virender Sehwag said to Shoaib Akhtar “Baap baap hota hai, beta beta hota hai”
