Virender Sehwag He is known to have ruled the hearts of billions of Indian fans and the world of cricket around the world with his explosive batting. However, apart from his cricketing acumen, the former Indian pacer has a host of assets and wealth that has made him one of the richest cricketers in India.
A quick look at Virender Sehwag's illustrious career
Sehwag had a great cricketing career Indiadisplaying his versatility in all forms.
In Test cricket, he played 104 matches, scoring 8,586 runs at an average of 49.34, with 23 centuries and 32 half-centuries. His highest score of 319 remains a testament to his aggressive batting style. In ODIs, Sehwag has amassed 8,273 runs in 251 matches at an average of 35.05, with 15 hundreds, while maintaining a strike rate of 104.33. His T20I career, though shorter with 19 matches, saw him score 394 runs.
Sehwag's exceptional batting was complemented by his bowling in both Tests and ODIs, where he took 40 and 96 wickets, respectively, including best bowling figures of 5/104 in Tests and 4/6 in ODIs. His aggressive style was evident in the T20 format as well, where he scored over 4,000 runs in 159 matches, maintaining a strike rate of 147.83. Sehwag's aggressive batting remained a hallmark throughout his career making him one of the most dangerous openers in the history of cricket. Sehwag retired from international cricket in 2013 marking the end of a 15-year career.
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Sehwag's net worth and financial assets
Sehwag's net worth is estimated to be between INR 340 Crores and INR 350 Crores. In 2024, it was reported that Sehwag earned over INR 30 Crores annually, with INR 24 Crores of this amount generated exclusively from his presence on social media platforms. When it comes to his luxury assets, Sehwag owns a lavish mansion in Delhi's Hauz Khas, along with a collection of high-end cars, including a Bentley Continental Flying Spur and a BMW 5 Series.
In addition to this, Sehwag has also been associated with several major brands including Adidas, Reebok, Boost, Samsung and Hero Moto Corps.
