Shashank Manohar, the President of BCCI has thanked Virender Sehwag for his contribution to Indian cricket and said that Sehwag has done a lot for the game of cricket. Manohar also said that Sehwag made the game of cricket livelier for the fans of the game.
Manohar thanked and congratulated Sehwag as he said, “Virender Sehwag has had a long and illustrious career. Over the years, he has been a great example for his peers and youngsters alike. He has given cricket lovers across the globe a lot of joy with his unique style of batting. He was one of the most feared batsmen. Here’s wishing him the best in the future.”
After Manohar, it was the turn of BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur to congratulate Sehwag on his fantastic career. “I want to congratulate Viru on a fantastic career. He redefined batting and brought so many laurels to the country. He was like India s very own Sir Viv Richards who would tear bowling attacks to bits. He leaves the game as one of our all-time greats and a role model to young Indians on what all one can achieve through dedication. I wish him the very best for all his future endeavors.”