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Quiz about Virender Sehwag The Hard Hitter

Virender Sehwag: The Hard Hitter Quiz

Another Aggresive Batsman of India, Virender Sehwag. He is a hard hitter. Today we will have a look at his career of success.

A multiple-choice quiz by cricketers. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cricketers

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
300,713

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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747

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Virender Sehwag born? Hint

Delhi

Cuttack

Hyderabad

Kolkata

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Sehwag's ODI shirt number? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which year did Virender Sehwag play his first ODI match? Hint

1998

2002

1994

1999

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which year did Sehwag play his first Test match? Hint

2003

2002

2001

1997

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many runs did Virender Sehwag hit(in total) when he got his first Test triple hundred? Hint

309

308

300

345

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Question 6 of 10

6. Virender Sehwag was the Man of the Series in the Samsung Cup 2004.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. For which IPL(Indian Premier League) team did Virender Sehwag play in 2008?

Answer: (One Indian Premier League Team)

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many runs did he make against South Africa in the 1st Test(1st innings) of The Future Cup in April 2008? Hint

201

319

115

245

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Question 9 of 10

9. In November 2001, when Sehwag made his debut, why was he banned for one test by match referee Mike Denness? Hint

For chucking

For a spat with Shaun Pollock

For bowling incorrectly

For excessive appealing in the test in Port Elizabeth

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many runs did Virender Sehwag make in his 19th test match against Australia? Hint

195

125

188

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Virender Sehwag born?

Answer: Delhi

Virender Sehwag was born on October 20, 1978 in Delhi. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off spin bowler.

2. What is Sehwag's ODI shirt number?

Answer: 44

Virender Sehwag's ODI shirt number is 44. Number 10 is Sachin Tendulkar's, 19 is Rahul Dravid's and 22 is VVS Laxman's.

3. In which year did Virender Sehwag play his first ODI match?

Answer: 1999

Virender Sehwag stepped to play his first ODI match on April 1, 1999 against Pakistan. Unluckily, he scored only 1 run.

4. In which year did Sehwag play his first Test match?

Answer: 2001

He played his first test against South Africa on November 3, 2001. Despite South Africa's win in that match, Sehwag scored 105.

5. How many runs did Virender Sehwag hit(in total) when he got his first Test triple hundred?

Answer: 309

He got his first triple hundred in the Samsung Cup 2004. The venue was Multan in Pakistan. The Indian innings was posted to 675/5 dec and India won that match. Sehwag was the Man of the Match.

6. Virender Sehwag was the Man of the Series in the Samsung Cup 2004.

Answer: True

He was named the Man of the series for his massive 309 of 375 balls in Multan.

7. For which IPL(Indian Premier League) team did Virender Sehwag play in 2008?

Answer: Delhi Daredevils

He was the captain of the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League in 2008. He was the icon player of the team even though Gautam Gambhir was in the team.

8. How many runs did he make against South Africa in the 1st Test(1st innings) of The Future Cup in April 2008?

Answer: 319

He once again proved himself and scored the fastest triple century off 278 balls. He hit this massive score in the M Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. This match was a draw.

9. In November 2001, when Sehwag made his debut, why was he banned for one test by match referee Mike Denness?

Answer: For excessive appealing in the test in Port Elizabeth

He was banned by match referee Mike Denness for excessive appealing in the Test in Port Elizabeth.

10. How many runs did Virender Sehwag make in his 19th test match against Australia?

Answer: 195

He made 195 against Australia in The Melbourne Cricket Ground(MCG) in 2003. Hope you enjoyed my quiz!

Source: Author cricketers

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