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Virender Sehwag: One of the most explosive openers in Indian cricket, Virender Sehwag is in the headlines again. Almost a decade after his retirement from cricket, his popularity on social media remains unbroken. This time, however, it is not for any cricketing reason, but the former Indian star has come to practice by changing the spelling of his name. As this change was made after going to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, new speculations have been created on the matter.

Sehwag changed the spelling of the name?

Sehwag added an extra ‘R’ to the spelling of his name on his social media handle. On August 17, he visited Ram Lala at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Since this change in the spelling of the name was noticed soon after, many are looking for a link between the two events. However, Sehwag himself has not yet given any official explanation on the matter.

Different spellings on Instagram and X

Sehwag’s social media accounts also show a slight difference in the spelling of the name. His name is not spelled the same on Instagram and X. This sudden change has increased the curiosity of the fans. But why he took such a decision, nothing is known for sure.

Numerology behind the name change?

Numerology is emerging as a possible reason behind the change in the spelling of Sehwag’s name. Many think that the former cricketer may have added a letter to the spelling of his name following the advice of numerology. But this is just a guess. As Sehwag himself did not confirm the matter, it is not clear whether the name change has a direct relationship with the visit to Ayodhya.

He was completely different in cricket

Sehwag has played great cricket in all three formats for India. One of the hallmarks of his batting was his fearless attacking mentality. In Test cricket against the new ball he used to put pressure on the bowlers right from the start. The ‘Nawab of Najafgarh’ made a name for himself in world cricket for his ability to single-handedly change the course of a match.

Great statistics in international cricket

Sehwag has played 104 Tests for India. Scored 8586 runs at 49.34 in 180 innings, including 23 centuries and 32 fifties. He has amassed 8273 runs in 251 ODIs, with 15 centuries and 38 fifties. He is one of the Indian cricketers who scored 300 in Test and 200 in ODI.

Even after retirement, Sehwag is still in cricket

Sehwag has also played for India in T20 internationals. His collection of 394 runs in 19 matches. After retirement, he is regularly seen as a cricket expert. He also expressed his opinion on the performance of Indian cricketers on social media. This time, however, it is not cricket analysis, Sehwag has come into the discussion anew by changing the spelling of his name. But to know the real reason for this change, we have to wait for his own statement.