Bollywood

B-town Bids Adieu To 'Bravest' Cricketer Virender Sehwag

Darpan News Desk IANS, 20 Oct, 2015 07:54 PM

As Indian batting great Virender Sehwag announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, many Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal thanked the "bravest", "coolest" and "fearless" cricketer for several glorious moments on the field.

Sehwag, who made his international debut in 1999 and played his last match for India in 2013, announced his retirement via Twitter.

"Thanks everyone for all your wishes and love. I hereby retire from all forms of international cricket and from the Indian Premier League (IPL)," Sehwag tweeted.

Since his retirement news broke out, many celebrities took to the micro-blogging site to bid adieu to Sehwag.

Here's what the celebrities tweeted:

Shah Rukh Khan: Will miss you on the field yaar @virendersehwag. You are the gentlest, coolest and bravest of sportsmen I have ever come across. Love and health to you.

Manoj Bajpayee: One of my biggest favourites @viredersehwag retires today. Someone who changed the nature of batting in test and one day. Will miss you viru.

Anupam Kher: Thank you @virendersehwag for giving us millions of glorious moments on the cricket field. We will miss you. Have a great life ahead.

Paresh Rawal: Virender Sehwag had Tendulkar's class...Ganguly's aggression...Fearless player. Great entertainer. Good luck for future endeavours #ThankYouSehwag.

Karan Wahi: From G block school in Vikas Puri to the biggest stadiums..nothing changed ...He just tore apart every opposition ..Thank You @virendersehwag

Masaba Gupta: One of my favorite cricketers announces his retirement @virendersehwag ! Feel like one part of my memory of Indian cricket is fading.

Gaurav Kapur: Every cricketer he played with has a joyous story about @virendersehwag. That's also what he gave us fans, pure unbridled joy! #HBDSehwag.

Prev Next

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Vidya Trained With Florist For 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani'

In the Mohit Suri directorial, Vidya plays the role of a florist who works at a hotel owned by Emraan Hashmi's character -- a hotelier.

Vidya Trained With Florist For 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani'

Sania Mirza Supports PETA Campaign For Homeless Animals

Ace tennis star Sania Mirza has lent her support to the cause of animal welfare by promoting the adoption of homeless dogs and cats in a new ad campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

Sania Mirza Supports PETA Campaign For Homeless Animals

Sylvester Stallone's Daughter Sistine Trying Hard To Become Model

Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone's daughter Sistine is trying "very hard" to become a model, according to her famous father.

Sylvester Stallone's Daughter Sistine Trying Hard To Become Model

There's A Difference Between Non-Actors, Actors: Remo D'souza

People loved 'ABCD'. It was a hit, but not a huge hit on box office... but with these actors (Varun and Shraddha), because they are stars, I can see that the buzz is nice. So, there is difference between non-actors and actors

There's A Difference Between Non-Actors, Actors: Remo D'souza

Filmmakers Should Learn From 'PK', Says Chinese Daily

Indian comedy "PK", which is running successfully in theatres here , is an example of "how to tell a bright and thought provoking comedy in an artistic way without necessarily being too cynical", according to a leading English daily of China.

Filmmakers Should Learn From 'PK', Says Chinese Daily

Javed Akhtar To Screen 'Dil Dhadakne Do' For Arun Jaitley

Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar has organised a special screening of his daughter Zoya Akhtar's forthcoming film "Dil Dhadakne Do" for Finance Minister Arun Jaitley here on Tuesday evening.