Sehwag Plays April Fools’ Prank, Twitter Goes Crazy

Former India dashing batsman Virender Sehwag and humour go hand in hand! In a sensational bit of news for cricket fans, the (KXIP) official Twitter page had announced yesterday, the return of Sehwag to IPL for their first match against the Delhi Daredevils. Amidst fans’ joy over the big news, the official Twitter page of KXIP released a video that showed Sehwag clearing the air that it was an All Fools’ Day prank, and that it was not true.
Here’s the initial announcement:
BREAKING NEWS:
You're in for a real treat. @virendersehwag will take the field in Vivo @IPL once again, replacing @AaronFinch5 for the season opener. It's deja vu all over again ?#LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi #KXIP #VIVOIPL https://t.co/0fKHF24Tuv— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) April 1, 2018
This is how Sehwag responded later, clearing the air on his return to cricket:
Lol! A perfect prank by @virendersehwag ? #AprilFoolsDay #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi #KXIP #KingsXIPunjab #VivoIPL
Keep supporting the Kings at the #ISBindraStadium & book your tickets ➡ https://t.co/hMidVMPMwg pic.twitter.com/RhKxW9BRY5— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) April 1, 2018
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