Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar recently jested about former Indian opener Virender Sehwag’s frequent mentions of his triple centuries. In an Instagram video, Akhtar humorously suggested that Sehwag could qualify for the Guinness Book of World Records for the most references to a triple century. He remarked that for the past 20 years, Sehwag has consistently talked about his 300-run innings, and offered to assist him in securing this unique record, highlighting his own achievement of bowling the fastest delivery at 161.3 km/h.
This light-hearted banter was sparked by a recent advertisement for ‘fwd by Myntra’, where Sehwag frequently mentions his two triple centuries in Test cricket. Akhtar, acknowledging Sehwag’s impressive performances, noted that he was present during Sehwag’s 2004 triple century against Pakistan in Multan. He praised the innings as brilliant and world-class but playfully suggested that Sehwag’s repeated references to it might warrant a record of their own.
In the advertisement, Sehwag, along with actor and presenter Mandira Bedi and actor Sahiba Bali, endorses Myntra’s offers at ₹300. Akhtar humorously captioned his video response, “@fwd vaalo kisi stylish bande ko lena next ad mein (mere DM open hain). Hahaha,” suggesting that the brand should consider featuring a stylish individual like himself in their next advertisement.
Sehwag’s triple centuries remain significant milestones in cricket history, with his 2004 innings against Pakistan in Multan and another against South Africa in Chennai. Akhtar’s jest adds a humorous twist to their longstanding camaraderie and the competitive spirit between the two cricketing legends.
