Former Cricketers hail Virender Sehwag after his inclusion in ICC Hall of Fame

India's star batter Virender Sehwag has been included in the prestigious ICC's 'Hall of Fame' along with former Indian skipper Diana Edulji and Sri Lanka's allrounder Aravinda de Silva. 

ICC announced in a statement on Monday, "The ICC announced three new additions to the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, with legendary opener Virender Sehwag, India trailblazer Diana Edulji and Sri Lanka superstar Aravinda de Silva the latest inductees". 

Sehwag was included for his stellar cricket career that spanned over a decade. Former cricketers congratulated the legendary batter on the occasion. Here's what they said: 

Congratulations @virendersehwag sir https://t.co/jNGtQFNJLd

— Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) November 13, 2023

Many congratulations dear Viru for being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Truly one of his kind, Viru set up so many matches for us & redefined opening batting in Test cricket. Richly deserved. Also many congratulations to Diana Edulji & Aravinda De Silva for being inducted. pic.twitter.com/2KTUtZvHOb

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 13, 2023

2 test triple hundreds and nearly a 3rd one, setting up so many victories, selfless whether denying a single on 199 or hitting a 6 on 295, a test SR higher than many ODI greats SR and probably the most uncomplicated batter to have played the game. Congrats @virendersehwag @ICC https://t.co/tN8fQGEp2Q

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 13, 2023

Virender Sehwag was a game-changer with the bat and the former India opener is now a much-deserved member of the ICC Hall of Fame 💥🏏

More on his achievements and journey 👉 https://t.co/wFLhmrPxJA pic.twitter.com/L0vJrKPdgt

— ICC (@ICC) November 13, 2023

🏆🇮🇳 Breaking boundaries and rewriting records, Virender Sehwag adds another feather to his cap!

🏏🌟 A massive congratulations to the 'Nawab of Najafgarh' for becoming the 8th Indian men to be named in - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗖𝗖 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗲.

🔥 His fearless approach to the… pic.twitter.com/y6rxVMxuq7

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) November 13, 2023

Well deserved!

Many congratulations to the Nawab of Najafgarh for being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame 👏👏@virendersehwag https://t.co/Unt3fSIZhv

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 13, 2023

A momentous day for Indian cricket as the swashbuckling maestro @virendersehwag and the trailblazing @DEdulji script history by being inducted into the @ICC Hall of Fame. Sehwag's fearless and explosive batting enthralled fans worldwide, while Edulji's pioneering contributions as… pic.twitter.com/nXFHgfdGMz

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) November 13, 2023

It’s endearing to see three players - very different from each other and having played in different eras - making it to the ICC Hall of Fame. Senior cricketer Diana Edulji, who was one of the foremost female cricketers of India; Aravinda, who played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka…

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 13, 2023