Virender Sehwag shares his mobile number on Twitter, users suspect hack; Turns out it was not hack
New Delhi: Cricket fans on micro-blogging site Twitter were in for a surprise on Tuesday afternoon when former India cricketer Virender Sehwag took to his official Twitter handle and shared a mobile number claiming people can call him on it.
Sehwag in his tweet claimed that he dropped his phone in the shower and is getting it fixed. He added that people can meanwhile call him on a new number. This was followed by a 10-digit mobile number.
Netizens were quick to take note of the tweet and believed that the former Indian opener’s account was hacked and asked fellow users to not call on the number given in the tweet fearing it could possibly lead to data breach or online fraud.
Some of the users also tried to decode the number shared by Sehwag adding he could be notoriously be playing a prank with his fans. They also came up with several theories and statistics to substantiate their claims.
But it turned out that the tweet was actually a part of a marketing campaign of Virender Sehwag’s brand. Sehwag is all set to launch his activewear and sportswear brand, ‘VS’.
Upon calling the number, an automated recording of Virender Sehwag is played, saying “You did not think twice before giving me a call, why think twice to uncompromised? Find my brand online and make no compromise, neither of quality nor on price.”
He then shares a name of the website where his brand will be available.
Dropped my phone in the shower, getting it fixed, call me on 9112083319
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 3, 2021
112 - Score in 1-wicket win while scoring most of the runs against at Auckland, 2004
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) August 3, 2021
083 - Score in famous chase at Chennai
319 - Highest Test score
Anyone don't call...
— Abhishek Tiwari (@AbhishekT0) August 3, 2021
I think Account has hacked. If you call then hacked will get your data...
I am not sure about this but I am saying this just only for security purpose.
May be @virendersehwag sir is doing some prank with us.???
Is your Twitter hacked sir?
— ShivKaal (@ShivkaalHu) August 3, 2021
Others: Trying dial this no.
— Bʜᴀɢᴄʜᴀɴᴅ (@Bhagchand_Ak) August 3, 2021
Me: pic.twitter.com/gqgUcYesbh
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J-K MP Mehdi criticises CM Omar Abdullah for failing to 'condemn' Khamenei's assassination
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Srinagar (PTI): National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday criticised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for failing to "condemn" the assassination of Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Mehdi said if Abdullah cannot find the courage to condemn the assassination of Khamenei, his words of concern for the situation in the Gulf country have no value for the people who followed and respected the Supreme leader of Iran.
"While going through Tweets and statements, I found that he is "concerned" and falls short of condemnation, let alone a word of tribute," Mehdi said in a post on X without naming the chief minister.
The Lok Sabha member from Srinagar constituency, who is in an estranged relationship with the ruling National Conference, said if Abdullah does not have the courage to condemn the act of aggression against a sovereign nation, he should keep his concern to himself.
"If you cannot find the courage to condemn an act of aggression against a sovereign nation and assassination of a highly respected religious figure who is widely followed by your electorate and fellow citizens, because the people in power in the centre you are trying to cosy up to will get upset- Keep your "concern" with yourself," Mehdi added.
The chief minister on Sunday said he was deeply concerned about the unfolding developments in Iran, including the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
"I appeal to all communities to remain calm, uphold peace, and avoid any actions that could lead to tension or unrest," he posted on X.
National Conference issued a statement attributed to party president Farooq Abdullah in which he condemned the killing of Khamenei in joint strikes by the US and Israel.
"(Farooq) Abdullah has strongly denounced the act, describing it as a tragic and destabilising development with serious implications for peace and stability in the region," the National Conference said in the statement.
While going through Tweets and statements I found that he is “concerned” and falls short of condemnation let alone a word of tribute.
— Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi (@RuhullahMehdi) March 1, 2026
If you cannot find courage to condemn an act of aggression against a sovereign nation and assassination of a highly respected religious figure…
