A Quote by Virender Sehwag

If a player is playing IPL and earning money, it's not his fault that he's not playing for India. He is not quitting. He is playing first-class, one-day cricket and IPL. If selectors don't pick him, what can he do?

Virender Sehwag

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Virender Sehwag
Indian - Athlete
Born: October 20, 1978

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