About Virender Sehwag
Virender Sehwag was one of the most fearless and destructive opening batsmen the game has ever seen. Born in Delhi in 1978, “Viru” changed how openers approached Test cricket, attacking from the very first ball. Since retiring he has become one of India’s most entertaining cricket personalities, known for his witty commentary and social media posts.
Career highlights
Sehwag played for India from 1999 to 2013. His 319 against South Africa in Chennai is the highest score by an Indian in Test cricket and was reached at record speed, and he is also the first Indian to score a Test triple century, with 309 against Pakistan in Multan in 2004. In 2009 he became the first Indian named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World, and he kept the title the following year.
He was the top run-scorer of the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy, which India shared, and was part of the teams that won the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He captained Delhi in the IPL and was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2023.
Why brands work with Virender Sehwag
Sehwag brings attitude, humour and a no-nonsense honesty that fans love. His one-liners regularly go viral, and he has a strong connection with audiences in Delhi, Haryana and across North India. He is a natural fit for brands that want boldness and entertainment. Many fans also remember his trademark attacking style, which made every innings he played an event worth watching.
Campaigns that suit Virender Sehwag
- FMCG, snacks, beverages and mass-market brands
- Fantasy sports, cricket apps and fan engagement, subject to rules
- Agriculture, two-wheelers and rural finance in North India
- Humorous social media content and topical campaigns
- Match-day shows, events and cricket clinics
Planning a campaign with Sehwag
Sehwag’s humour is his signature, so scripts with wit and room for improvisation work best. His commentary and media commitments shape his availability during big tournaments. Hindi-first creative suits his core audience.
Booking Virender Sehwag through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Sehwag’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
Does Virender Sehwag create social media content for brands? Social collaborations can be requested and agreed with his team.
Can he appear at events in Delhi or Haryana? Yes, North Indian events are a natural fit, subject to dates.
What style of campaign suits Virender Sehwag best? Topical, humorous content that reacts to big cricket moments works especially well, because fans already follow him for his quick, cheeky takes. A rapid-response social plan during a major tournament can make the most of that.
Does he coach young players? He has been involved in grassroots cricket and education, so youth-focused initiatives can be discussed.
How is Virender Sehwag’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Virender’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Virender Sehwag’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
