On Tuesday, >Virender Sehwag announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. After much speculation at the launch of the Masters Champions T20 League in Dubai on Monday, the legendary Indian opening batsman made his announcement official via Twitter.
I hereby retire from all forms of international cricket and from the Indian Premier League. A statement will follow.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
>October 20, 2015Legion of fans are taking to Twitter using #ThankyouSehwag to remember their favourite Sehwag moments and bowing down to the legend's fabulous career.
Here are some of the tweets from cricketers who have played alongside him and inspired by him.
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>@virendersehwag leaves his signature on the game with his tremendous achievements. Loved his instinctive approach to batting & life. 1/2
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
>October 20, 2015Had the best seat during most of his superlative performances on field. Am sure Viru'll do much more to bring joy & smiles to our faces 2/2
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
>October 20, 2015 Congrats bratha
>@virendersehwag on a fabulous career.A pure entertainer who gave us sooo much joy . Thanks for all the gr8 memories.
>#LEGEND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
>October 20, 2015Didn't see Viv Richards bat in person but I can proudly say I have witnessed Virender Sehwag tearing apart the best bowling attacks
— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni)
>October 20, 2015 Pleasure to have played with you
>@virendersehwag bhai. What an amazing career. Thanks for the guidance and the memories. Modern day legend!
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
>October 20, 2015 Clear thinking and entertainment were things he used as his weapon.A thorough entertainer,congrats on a wonderful career
>@virendersehwag .
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99)
>October 20, 2015 Well done on your career legend. Been a privilege to play with and against you. Catch up soon.
>@virendersehwag>https://t.co/gVrOjskOfc
— David Warner (@davidwarner31)
>October 20, 2015